contention

Letters that make contention

o, e, n, c, t, i are letters that make 'contention'

Words within contention

ti, te, NT, en, content, on, ten, con, CO, Io, ion, tent, Co, Te, Ti are words within 'contention'


3 possible definitions for 'contention'

Contention as "a point asserted as part of an argument"

Under this definition, contention is a noun and has the following properties:

contention as a type

'contention' can be a type of assertion, averment, asseveration.

Types of contention

submission is a type of contention.

Derivatives of contention

contend, postulate are derivatives of 'contention'.


Contention as "a contentious speech act, a dispute where there is strong disagreement"

Under this definition, contention is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

tilt, argument, disceptation, controversy, contestation, disputation, arguing have the same meaning as 'contention'

contention as a type

'contention' can be a type of conflict, dispute, difference, difference of opinion.

Types of contention

polemic, fight, sparring, argy-bargy, argle-bargle, firestorm are types of 'contention'.

Derivatives of contention

contend, argufy, altercate, repugn, controversial, gainsay, fence, quarrel, debate, argue, scrap, challenge, dispute, contest, combative, contentious, disputatious, disputative, litigious are derivatives of 'contention'.


Contention as "the act of competing as for profit or a prize"

Under this definition, contention is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

competition, rivalry have the same meaning as 'contention'

Antonyms

cooperation has the opposite meaning of contention

contention as a type

'contention' can be a type of group action.

Types of contention

contest is a type of contention.

Derivatives of contention

compete, vie, rival, contend are derivatives of 'contention'.

Example of contention used within this context

"the teams were in fierce contention for first place"



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