contention
Translation
disagreement, argument, assertion, competition
Examples
The main point of contention was the new budget.
The main point of contention was the new budget.
It is my contention that the theory is flawed.
It is my contention that the theory is flawed.
She is in contention for the gold medal.
She is in contention for the gold medal.
Grammar Patterns
a point of ((contention)) a subject of disagreement The main point of contention was money.
sb's ((contention)) that... sb's assertion that... It is my contention that he is innocent.
to be in ((contention)) for sth. to have a chance of winning sth. Two teams are in contention for the title.
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Etymology
From Latin 'contendere' (to strive, dispute), from 'con-' (with) + 'tendere' (to stretch). The idea is of stretching against each other.
Memory Tips
Think of two sides 'contending' for a point, which leads to 'contention' or disagreement. The word has 'tension' in it.