contestation Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˌkɒn.tɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/
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Contestation as a Noun
1
The act of contesting; emulation
2
The act of challenging or disputing a claim or idea.
3
Proof by witness; attestation; testimony.
Word Forms & Grammar
contestation (countable and uncountable, plural contestations)
Origin of Contestation
From contest + -ation.
Contestation in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌkɒn.tɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Meaning | The act of contesting; emulation |
| Plural | contestations |
How to Pronounce Contestation
You say contestation as /ˌkɒn.tɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/. It has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (teɪ).