Engelsk navneord: contention |
1. | contention (om kommunikation) a point asserted as part of an argument |
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| Mindre specifikke termer | assertion, asseveration, averment |
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| Mere specifikke termer | submission |
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2. | contention (om kommunikation) a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement |
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| Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | They were involved in a violent argument.
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| Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | arguing, argument, contestation, controversy, disceptation, disputation, tilt |
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| Mindre specifikke termer | conflict, difference, difference of opinion, dispute |
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| Mere specifikke termer | argle-bargle, argy-bargy, fight, firestorm, polemic, sparring |
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3. | contention (om handling) the act of competing as for profit or a prize |
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| Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | The teams were in fierce contention for first place.
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| Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | competition, rivalry |
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| Mindre specifikke termer | group action |
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| Mere specifikke termer | contest |
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| Termer med modsat betydning (antonymer) | cooperation |
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