How Do You Spell CONTENDING?

Pronunciation: [kəntˈɛndɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "contending" is spelled with the letter "n" after the letter "t". This spelling follows the rule that a nasal consonant (such as "n" or "m") is often added after a voiceless stop consonant (such as "t" or "p"). In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced as /kənˈtɛndɪŋ/, with the stress on the second syllable. "Contending" means competing or struggling for something, and is often used in a sports or political context.

CONTENDING Meaning and Definition

1. Contending is an adjective that describes the act or process of competing, arguing, or striving for something. It is commonly used to denote a state of contest or rivalry, where different parties are engaged in a dispute, competition, or disagreement.

   In a competitive context, contending refers to individuals or groups vying with one another to attain a specific goal, such as winning a race, sporting event, or competition. This can involve physically exerting oneself, demonstrating skills or abilities, or showcasing one's talents in order to emerge victorious over opponents. Contending can also be used to depict the action of actively challenging or opposing someone or something in a confrontational manner.

   In an argumentative sense, contending highlights the act of presenting opposing viewpoints, opinions, or ideas in a discussion or debate. It implies a clash of perspectives or beliefs, where each person puts forth their case in an effort to convince or prove their point. It reflects the tenacious pursuit of one's beliefs or arguments in order to persuade others or achieve a favorable outcome.

   Overall, contending embodies the spirit of competition, rivalry, and confrontation. It encapsulates the notion of actively engaging in a conflict or disagreement with the intent of achieving supremacy, defending a position, or asserting one's influence.

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Etymology of CONTENDING

The word "contending" comes from the Old French word "contendre", which traces back to the Latin word "contendere". In Latin, "contendere" is a combination of "con" meaning "together" and "tendere" meaning "to stretch, strive, or extend". Therefore, "contendere" can be understood as "striving together" or "stretching towards a common goal". Over time, the word was adopted into English in its present form "contending", which still carries the sense of competing, striving, or fighting for something.

Similar spelling words for CONTENDING

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• content word,
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• contender,
• content,
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• countenance,
• dis-contenting,
• consenting,
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• condensed,
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• contention,
• continuing,
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• continuity,
• contend,
• continued,
• condensing,
• contentment,
• counting,
• Intending,
• contini.

Conjugate verb Contending

CONDITIONAL

I would contend

we would contend

you would contend

he/she/it would contend

they would contend

FUTURE

I will contend

we will contend

you will contend

he/she/it will contend

they will contend

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have contended

we will have contended

you will have contended

he/she/it will have contended

they will have contended

PAST

I contended

we contended

you contended

he/she/it contended

they contended

PAST PERFECT

I had contended

we had contended

you had contended

he/she/it had contended

they had contended

PRESENT

I contend

we contend

you contend

he/she/it contends

they contend

PRESENT PERFECT

I have contended

we have contended

you have contended

he/she/it has contended

they have contended

I am contending

we are contending

you are contending

he/she/it is contending

they are contending

I was contending

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you were contending

he/she/it was contending

they were contending

I will be contending

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I have been contending

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I had been contending

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I will have been contending

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I would have contended

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I would be contending

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