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contention

CEFR: C1

Heated disagreement or dispute, or an assertion maintained in debate.

Synonyms

contention descriptor
technical taxonomy

Common Collocations

analysis of contention
features of contention
impact of contention

Example Sentence

The empirical research passage in Cambridge IELTS 17 highlights the importance of contention in its specific analytical context.

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