argument vs contention

contention vs argument

argument and contention both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
argument	Yes	No	No	No
contention	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, argument and contention are synonyms defined as:

argument and contention: a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

Other synonyms of argument include arguing, contestation, controversy, disceptation, disputation, tilt.

argument (noun)	contention (noun)
a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable	the act of competing as for profit or a prize
a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning	a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal	a point asserted as part of an argument
a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program

Difference between argument and contention

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