How To Spell contention?
How to Pronounce contention?
Correct pronunciation for the word "contention" is [kəntˈɛnʃən], [kəntˈɛnʃən], [k_ə_n_t_ˈɛ_n_ʃ_ə_n].
Definition of contention
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Strife; a violent effort to obtain something; controversy; quarrel; conflict; competition; point contended for. See Contend.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
What are the misspellings for contention?
What are similar-sounding words for contention?
- content,
- continuing,
- condensing,
- centeno,
- contemplation,
- contented,
- commotion,
- continuo,
- continuity,
- contentious,
- contempt,
- condensation,
- contender,
- contentment,
- contini,
- contending,
- convention,
- content word,
- contemptuous,
- contemn,
- continuation,
- intention,
- continent,
- containment,
- contents,
- contentedly,
- countenance,
- contend,
- contenting,
- contentedness.
What is the present tense of Contention?
What is the past tense of Contention?
What is the adverb for contention?
The adverb form of the word "contention" is "contentiously".
What is the adjective for contention?
The adjective form of the word "contention" is "contentious".
Usage over time for contention:
This graph shows how "contention" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
What is the plural form of contention?
The plural of the "contention" can be the "contentions".
What is the singular form of contention?
The singular of the "contention" can be the "contention".
Synonyms for Contention:
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n.
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- focus .
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- allegation ,
- advancement ,
- claim ,
- deposition .
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- bicker .
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- faction .
- dissension ,
- altercation ,
- clamor ,
- disharmony ,
- dissonance ,
- commotion ,
- dissidence ,
- imbroglio ,
- hubbub ,
- brawl ,
- harshness ,
- cacophony ,
- collision ,
- clash .
- friction ,
- conflict ,
- hatred ,
- combativeness ,
- enmity ,
- incompatibility ,
- dislike ,
- alienation ,
- bad blood ,
- animosity ,
- bitterness ,
- contrariety ,
- discordance ,
- coldness ,
- antipathy ,
- coolness .
Nearby words
Resources
- Correct spelling for contention [Infographic] | Spellchecker.net
- contention - English spelling dictionary
- Contention | Definition of contention by Merriam-Webster
- Contention definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
- Contention | Definition of contention at Dictionary.com
- Contention dictionary definition | contention defined
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