Meaning and example
a point asserted as part of an argument
The passage used "contention" to mean a point asserted as part of an argument.
Plain-English interpretation
A prevalence score of 1.733 places contention in the common range on this site. In practical terms, the word was recognized by about 96.3% of people in the source dataset.
Related words
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Similar-prevalence words
- Known by
- 96.3%
the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
- Known by
- 96.3%
a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
- Known by
- 96.2%
good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries
- Known by
- 96.2%
propriety in manners and conduct
- Known by
- 96.1%
a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
Source attribution
Brysbaert, M., Mandera, P., McCormick, S. F., & Keuleers, E. (2019). Word prevalence norms for 62,000 English lemmas. Behavior Research Methods, 51, 467-479.
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