- contention - a point asserted as part of an argument
--1 is a kind of assertion, averment, asseveration
--1 has particulars: submissionDerived form: verb contend1 - controversy, contention, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing - a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
--2 is a kind of dispute, difference, difference of opinion, conflict
--2 has particulars:argy-bargy, argle-bargle; firestorm; sparring; polemic; fight Derived forms: verb contend2, verb contend3 - competition, contention, rivalry - the act of competing as for profit or a prize; "the teams were in fierce contention for first place"
--3 is a kind of group action
--3 has particulars: contestDerived form: verb contend4