Word: contention
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: con
ten
tion
Definition: 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.
Morphemes:
Affix: contention
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: 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.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: con-
Language: la
Decoded: con-
Meaning: with, together
Affix: tendō
Language: la
Decoded: tendo
Meaning: stretch, extend; contend
Affix: -tiō
Language: la
Decoded: -tio
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -tion, -ation, -ing; suffixed to a verb (usually a participle form) to form a noun relating to some action or the result of an action.