Definition of contention Contention

/kʌntɛˈnʃʌn/ - [kuntenshun] - con•ten•tion

We found 13 definitions of contention from 5 different sources.

What does contention mean?

Noun Plural: contentions
contention - a point asserted as part of an argument
		asseveration, averment, assertion a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
contention - a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
		controversy, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing
		difference of opinion, dispute, difference, conflict coming into conflict with
		argle-bargle, argy-bargy a verbal dispute; a wrangling argument
		firestorm an outburst of controversy; "the incident triggered a political firestorm"
		sparring an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage
		polemic a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)
contention - the act of competing as for profit or a prize; "the teams were in fierce contention for first place"
		competition, rivalry
		cooperation the practice of cooperating; "economic cooperation"; "they agreed on a policy of cooperation"
		group action action taken by a group of people

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contention (Noun)
struggle, contest, strife, argument, debate.
contention (Noun)
A point maintained in an argument, or a line of argument taken in its support; the subject matter of discussion of strife; a position taken or contended for.
contention (Noun)
Competition by parts of a system or its users for a limited resource.

contention (n.)
A violent effort or struggle to obtain, or to resist, something; contest; strife.
contention (n.)
Strife in words; controversy; altercation; quarrel; dispute; as, a bone of contention.
contention (n.)
Vehemence of endeavor; eagerness; ardor; zeal.
contention (n.)
A point maintained in an argument, or a line of argument taken in its support; the subject matter of discussion or strife; a position taken or contended for.

contention
Ratio of network connection users who share a set amount of bandwidth.
contention
Competition by users of a system for use of the same facility at the same time.