contention

noun C1

Meaning

Contention refers to the act of asserting a claim or argument in a dispute, often characterized by disagreement or conflict among parties; it can also denote the specific point or issue that is the subject of contention in a debate or discussion.
💡 While "contention" often implies a degree of conflict, it can also be used in a more neutral context to describe differing viewpoints without necessarily suggesting hostility.

Example Sentences

The main contention between the parties concerns the contract terms .
The main contention between the two parties was about funding .
The main contention in the meeting was the budget allocation .
The main contention in the study concerns the data interpretation methods .

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