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Definition
(noun) a point asserted as part of an argument Definition
(noun) a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

Synonyms : arguing , argument , contestation , controversy , disceptation , disputation , tilt

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(noun) the act of competing as for profit or a prize

Synonyms : competition , rivalry

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Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for contention

contention = contend is to compete, but contention has tension also, so a person cannot win a sport if he is full of tension.

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(IN HINDI) contention sounds like>> kaun tension le yaar, inke claim (or thesis) ko fact maan lo.

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CON + TENSION. YOU ARE IN TENSION WEN U ARGUE.

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Contention sounds like competition. You compete to win a prize!!

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Con+ tension= asserting, claiming causes tension.

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content+ion.content means it contains some thesis

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conman gives u tension

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contention = content with tension i.e. your content is full of irrelevant things.

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as the root say contendre->are contenders for the prize i.e. in contention with

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contention is close to contender who competes with other for profit

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Contention = con (who) + tention(tension); who is the person under stress talking nonsense.

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text: I think Bates contention with Thomas is