Meanings
nounpoint of contention (plural points of contention)
plural points of contention
- A matter that forms the basis of a disagreement, struggle, etc.
Synonyms: bone of contention
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA matter that forms the basis of a disagreement, struggle, etc.
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Translations
Dutch splijtzwam, twistpunt
- splijtzwamTranslations
- twistpuntTranslations
Finnish kiistakysymys, kiistanaihe
- kiistakysymysTranslations
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- kiistakapulaTranslations
- riidanaiheTranslations
Greek αντικείμενο διαμάχης
- αντικείμενο διαμάχης (antikeímeno diamáchis)Translations
Polish punkt sporny
- punkt spornyTranslations
Russian точка разногласия
- точка разногласия (točka raznoglasija)Translations
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point of contention. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/point%20of%20contention
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“point of contention.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/point%20of%20contention. Accessed November 4, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “point of contention,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/point%20of%20contention.
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