contestation
contestation · contestations
The act of contestingThe act of contesting; emulation
UK/ˌkɒn.tɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/US/ˌkɑn.tɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The act of contesting; emulation
(countable, uncountable)The act of challenging or disputing a claim or idea.
(countable, uncountable)Proof by witness; attestation; testimony.
More definitions
- a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
Forms
plural: contestations| Singular | contestation |
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Synonyms
10 synonymsClose in meaning
- a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement:controversycontentiondisputationdisceptationtiltargumentarguing
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedcontest
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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