Main Entry:

con·ten·tion

Pronunciation:

\kən-ˈten(t)-shən\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English contencioun, from Anglo-French cuntenciun, from Latin contention-, contentio, from contendere

Date:

14th century

1 : an act or instance of contending 2 : a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument 3 : rivalry, competition

synonyms see discord