n.
Pronunciation: k ə n- ' ten(t)-sh ə n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English contencioun, from Anglo-French cuntenciun, from Latin contention-, contentio, from contendere
Date: 14th century
1 : an act or instance of contending
2 : a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
3 : RIVALRY , COMPETITION
synonyms see DISCORD