CONTENTION


Meaning of CONTENTION in English

■ noun

1》 heated disagreement.

2》 an assertion.

Phrases

in (or out of ) ~ having (or not having) a good chance of success in a contest.

Origin

ME: from L. contentio(n-) , from contendere (see contend ).

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