contention

One entry found for contention.

Main Entry: con·ten·tion
Pronunciation: k&n-'ten(t)-sh&n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English contencioun, from Anglo-French cuntenciun, from Latin contention-, contentio, from contendere
1 : an act or instance of contending
2 : a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
3 : RIVALRY, COMPETITION
synonym see DISCORD