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1. contention

noun. ['kənˈtɛnʃən'] a point asserted as part of an argument.

Etymology

  • contencion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • contencion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

Rhymes with Contention

  • misapprehension
  • comprehension
  • condescension
  • reinvention
  • hypotension
  • hypertension
  • apprehension
  • suspension
  • prevention
  • pretension
  • extension
  • convention
  • retention
  • laurentian
  • invention
  • dissension
  • dimension
  • detention
  • attention
  • ascension
  • tension
  • pension
  • mention
  • henschen
  • gentian

3. contention

noun. ['kənˈtɛnʃən'] the act of competing as for profit or a prize.

Etymology

  • contencion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • contencion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))