The contention
Example: The contention leads to ongoing debate
Definition
"The contention" refers to a strong disagreement or dispute between individuals or groups, often leading to ongoing debate or conflict over a particular issue or opinion.
Etymology
The word "contention" originates from the Latin verb 'contendere,' meaning 'to strive or struggle.' Over time, "contention" evolved in English to describe the act of competing or arguing, reflecting the idea of people striving against each other in disagreements.
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"The contention" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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