| query | Someone's c_________ is the idea or opinion that they are expressing in an argument or discussion .Someone's contention is the idea or opinion that they are expressing in an argument or discussion . This evidence supports their contention that the outbreak of violence was prearranged. Sufficient research evidence exists to support this contention. |
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| word | contention |
| full-definition | noun Someone's contention is the idea or opinion that they are expressing in an argument or discussion . This evidence supports their contention that the outbreak of violence was prearranged. Sufficient research evidence exists to support this contention. If something is a cause of contention, it is a cause of disagreement or argument. They generally tried to avoid subjects of contention between them. A particular source of contention is plans to privatise state-run companies. |
| inflections | contentions |
| cefr-level | C1 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:c1
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