Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Contention has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
a point asserted as part of an argument
"During the debate, her main contention was that the new policy would ultimately benefit small business owners."
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
"they were involved in a violent argument"
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
"the teams were in fierce contention for first place"
Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.
"The heated contention between the two political parties dominated the evening news cycle."