Definition of contention

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  • contention is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • contention is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
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Definition of contention

  • a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. arguing
    2. argument
    3. contestation
    4. controversy
    5. disceptation
    6. disputation
    7. tilt
  • the act of competing as for profit or a prize (noun)

    Examples

    1. the teams were in fierce contention for first place

    Synonyms

    1. competition
    2. rivalry
  • a point asserted as part of an argument (noun)

See definition of contention in Merriam Webster