contention
12 points
English
10 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #24,496
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a point asserted as part of an argument
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/kʌntˈɛnʃʌn/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural contentions
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
a contentious speech act
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
attentionmentiontensionconventioninventionpensiondimensiondetentionextensioninterventionsuspensionpreventionascensioncomprehensionapprehensionhypertension
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