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contention in Arabic

جِدَال jidāl

/kənˈtɛnʃən/

contention in Arabic: جِدَال (jidāl). In English, contention means argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.

Arabic words for contention

contest, strife, struggle
جِدَال jidāl

English meaning of contention

  1. noun Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.
  2. noun A point maintained in an argument, or a line of argument taken in its support; the subject matter of discussion of strife; a position taken or contended for.
  3. noun Competition by parts of a system or its users for a limited resource.

Full definition of contention

contention in a sentence

  • It is my contention that state lotteries are taxes on stupid people.

Synonyms of contention

contention in other languages

Questions about contention in Arabic

What is the meaning of contention in Arabic?
Contention in Arabic is جِدَال (jidāl).
ما معنى كلمة contention؟
Contention: جِدَال (jidāl).
What does contention mean in English?
Contention means argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.

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