contentious
UK/kәn'tenʃәs/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Causing or likely to cause controversy or argument; tending to argue or quarrel
有争议的；好争论的；引起争执的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcontogether, with
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tentstem
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iousfull of, having the quality of
=contentious
Common Collocations
- 1.contentious issue争议性问题
- 2.contentious debate争议性辩论
Example Sentences
- 1.
The abortion issue remains contentious in politics, with strong opinions on both sides.