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contentious

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or causing disagreement, controversy, or strife.

  • noun

    A matter or question that arouses strong disagreement or debate.

Pronunciation




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Rhymes
Words rhyming with contentious
delusive , obnoxious , precocious
Variants
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contentious , contentiously , contentiousness , contentiousnesses
Forms
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The verb form of 'contentious' is 'contend'. There are no other significant forms of the word.

Etymology
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From Latin contentiosus, from contendere 'to strive, contest, oppose'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'contentious' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

  2. In law, a 'contentious' proceeding is one that involves a dispute or controversy.

  3. The term 'contentious' is often used in politics to describe individuals or issues that cause disagreement and debate.

Related Concepts
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  1. disagreement: A state of opposition or lack of harmony between individuals or groups, often leading to argument or conflict.

  2. controversy: A state of public debate or disagreement over an issue, often with strong emotions and intense arguments.

Quotes
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  1. In the perpetual skirmish between science and religion, biological evolution is a "contentious" battle ground.

    - Barry A. Palevitz,{it}Skeptical Inquirer{/it},July/August 1999

  2. Creator Jim Davis had spent two years fine-tuning the "contentious" relationship between the grouchy cat, his milquetoast owner, Jon (Davis' pen-and-ink alter ego), and befuddled dog Odie—in a strip he'd thought would be called Jon.

    - Beth Johnson,{it}Entertainment Weekly{/it},19 June 1998

  3. Historians, admittedly a "contentious" lot, have failed even to agree on what to call King Philip's War.

    - Jill Lepore,{it}The Name of War{/it},1998

  4. My mental attitude when drinking is both "contentious" and malicious, and while in this mood and state I was the author of statements which I know to be wholly unfounded.

    - Theodore Dreiser,{it}The Titan{/it},1914
Culture
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The term 'contentious' has been used in various contexts in literature and art, such as in the title of a novel by Elizabeth George, 'A Great Deliverance', which revolves around a series of investigations and controversies. In music, the term is used in the title of a song by the band Rush, 'The Trees', which discusses the idea of people being 'contentious' and unwilling to see the bigger picture.

How to Memorize "contentious"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of people arguing or debating over a controversial issue. Try to visualize the emotions and body language of the individuals involved.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'contentious' with the idea of disagreement or controversy. Try to remember the word each time you think of these concepts.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'contentious' with the word 'controversial' to help remember its meaning.

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1. Breaking the word: First, break down the word 'contentious' into syllables - 'con-ten-tious'. This will help you remember the word as three separate parts.

2. Creating a visual image: Imagine a contentious person who is always causing arguments and debates. Picture them with a 'con' sign on their forehead, a 'tent' in their hand, and a 'ious' expression on their face. This visual image will help you associate the word 'contentious' with its meaning.

3. Using mnemonics: Create a mnemonic to help you remember the word. For example, you can use the phrase 'It's contentious to put up a tent in a crowded place'. The first letter of each word in the phrase corresponds to the letters in 'contentious'.

4. Practicing with flashcards: Write the word 'contentious' on one side of a flashcard and its definition on the other. Practice flipping through the flashcards regularly to help reinforce the word in your memory.

5. Using the word in a sentence: Try using the word 'contentious' in a sentence. This will help you get comfortable with the word and make it easier to remember. For example, 'The debate over the new policy was very contentious, with both sides refusing to back down.'

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