contestation
1
8.4
- noun
- /ˌkɒntɛˈsteɪʃən/
- Formal
:
contestation
- I am not certain how the degree of public contestation differs from the degree of inclusiveness.
- public contestation
- political contestation
- ongoing contestation
We want to bring the disciplines into very strong engagement and even contestation.
- We want to bring the disciplines into very strong engagement and even contestation.
- OK, They didn't in those words and the the interesting contestation became replace it with what?
Examples
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Notwithstanding variation and contestation, the range of meanings available in any given context is finite.
Academic text (2008) -
Elections can serve a number of functions other than the public contestation of power.
Academic text (1990) -
Such processes, as we shall see in the case below, are not free from contestation.
Academic text (1999) -
Another key theme is contestation, the interplay of power among various groups in society.
Academic text (1997) -
Rapid changes in political participation and public contestation are bringing Taiwan closer to becoming a full-fledged democracy.
Academic text (1996) -
Even before World War One, Galicia had been a site of contestation between Poles and Ukrainians.
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Both Bessie and Lucille voice the confusion and contestation that surround the negotiation of female identity in Rock County.
Academic text (1992) -
Rather, the hegemony that permits economic restructuring has resulted from ongoing contestation and reformulation.
Academic text (1996) -
The recent debate on climate change has sparked intense contestation among scientists and policymakers.
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The contestation over the new law demonstrates just how passionate the community is about their rights.
Synonyms
∞
2.0
A formal discussion where opposing sides argue about a topic
675
2.4
A strong argument between people or groups, often public
617
2.3
A disagreement between people that is often angry
465
4.9
A long public disagreement that causes strong arguments between people
397
2.3
A serious disagreement between people or groups over ideas
384
3.0
A serious argument about something important that lasts a long time
292
3.6
A statement showing disagreement or disapproval
268
1.6
A situation when people do not have the same opinion
120
3.5
A formal objection that questions whether something is fair or correct
105
3.2
A short conflict between people or groups
73
6.6
A public or formal statement that shows disagreement with an idea
34
6.5
A strong disagreement between people or groups
30
3.5
A situation where two or more people disagree about something important
16
6.7
A long heated argument about a specific issue
12
3.5
An argument with strong feelings and different opinions
11
7.4
A strong statement that shows you disagree or say something is not true
8
5.7
To give reasons to support or oppose an idea
7
3.5
A strong angry disagreement between people with loud voices
2
2.4
A time when people strongly disagree and speak loudly
2
8.5
A formal debate where people argue and may vote to decide
1
7.5
A public argument where people attack each other's ideas
1
9.8
A formal spoken or written complaint showing strong disagreement
A disagreement between ideas, people, or interests
A formal debate with strong disagreement
Antonyms
How Heated
93
4.2
465
4.9
- Formal
1
8.4
384
3.0
617
2.3
268
1.6
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word contestation comes from Latin parts con- 'with' and testari 'to witness', the same root as testify and test. So it originally meant arguing or calling witnesses in public, which is why contestation now means a strong dispute or heated argument.