Definition of the word contentious

Definition of the word contentious

Pronunciation of vocabulary contentious

contentiousadjective
gây tranh cãi
/kənˈtenʃəs//kənˈtenʃəs/

Origin of the word contentious

The word "contentious" derived from the Latin adjective "contentiosus," which means "quarrelsome" or "disputatious." The Latin word was formed by combining "contenere," which means "to hold together" or "to contain," with the suffix "-iosus," which denotes a quality or state. The prefix "con-" in "contentiosus" takes on a negative connotation, meaning "opposed to" or "against." So "contentiosus" literally means "opposed to holding together" or "opposed to containing," implying a state of conflict or disagreement. The English word "contentious" first appeared in the late 14th century, following the Norman Conquest, and has retained its original meaning throughout its use. Its original meaning derived from the legal context, where disputes were often referred to as "contentions." Today, "contentious" has broadened to include any situation or person that is argumentative, disputatious, or promotes dispute.

Vocabulary summary contentious

type adjective

meaning quarrelsome, quarrelsome, quarrelsome, quarrelsome

meaning messy, subject to litigation; subject to dispute, subject to litigation; involved in litigation

example contentious case: messy business must sue

Example of vocabulary contentiousnamespace

likely to cause people to disagree

có thể khiến mọi người không đồng ý

a contentious issue/topic/subject
một vấn đề/chủ đề/chủ đề gây tranh cãi
Both views are highly contentious.
Cả hai quan điểm đều gây nhiều tranh cãi.
Try to avoid any contentious wording.
Cố gắng tránh mọi từ ngữ gây tranh cãi.
The government’s treatment of refugees remains a highly contentious issue.
Cách đối xử của chính phủ với người tị nạn vẫn là một vấn đề gây nhiều tranh cãi.

liking to argue; involving a lot of arguing

thích tranh luận; liên quan đến rất nhiều tranh cãi