Word Type

Noun

The word "contention" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

bone of contention contention system contentional in contention noncontention point of contention resource contention

Context

computing telecommunications

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

assertion asseveration averment conflict difference difference of opinion dispute group action

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

resource contention

Type Of (IsA)

assertion

Related Terms

contend contender contentious contentiousness

Related Terms

argument competition contend contender contest debate resource strife struggle system user

Synonym Network

competition controversy gainstrife

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