Pronunciation: /kənˈtɛnʃən/
noun a heated disagreement or argument
A1 There was a contention over who should take out the trash.
A2 The contention between the two siblings was causing tension in the household.
B1 The contention between the two political parties led to a heated debate.
B2 The team's contention over the strategy resulted in a delay in making a decision.
C1 The contention between the two countries escalated into a full-blown conflict.
C2 The contention among the board members eventually led to the CEO stepping down.
adjective pertaining to contention or causing contention
A1 There was a contention between the two children over who got to play with the toy first.
A2 The contention in the classroom was causing disruptions to the lesson.
B1 The team's contention for first place in the competition was evident in their determination to win.
B2 The contention between the two political parties escalated into a heated debate.
C1 The contention among the board members led to a deadlock in decision-making.
C2 The contentious issue of climate change continues to spark debates among scientists and policymakers.
formal The main contention in the debate was whether the new policy would be beneficial for the economy.
informal The contention between the two friends arose when they couldn't agree on where to go for dinner.
slang I can't believe there's still contention over who ate the last slice of pizza.
figurative The contention between the two political parties was like a fierce battle for power.
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