contention

noun (contentions)

«contention» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

An argument or quarrel between people, often about who is right. tree →
A point that you argue for; a view you claim is true. tree →

In the lessons

in tales, a quarrel between birds, brothers or friends that must be ended: the contention ended when the king spoke.

Examples

The two boys had a contention over the ball. tree →
The crows had a long contention about who was the best singer. tree →
My contention is that the answer is 12. tree →

Note

nothing for maths.

In Jewish tradition

Quarrel or strife, often caused by pride or foolish talk.

Interpretation. Proverbs teaches that avoiding quarrels is wise. Tradition values peace and sees arguing for its own sake as harmful.

Examples

By pride cometh only contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom. (Writings PRO.13.10, JPS 1917) tree →
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. (Writings PRO.18.6, JPS 1917) tree →
Cast out the scorner, and contention will go out; yea, strife and shame will cease. (Writings PRO.22.10, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «contention» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«contention» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
Trees and pragmatics of «contention» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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