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/kənˈtenʃəs//kənˈtenʃəs/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.
likely to cause people to disagree
có thể khiến mọi người không đồng ý
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liking to argue; involving a lot of arguing
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