contest

English

/ˈkɒn.tɛst/, /ˈkɑn.tɛst/, /kənˈtɛst/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) Controversy; debate.
  • (uncountable) Struggle for superiority; combat.
  • (countable) A competition.

Etymology

Derived from French contester derived from Latin contestor (call to witness).

Origin

Latin

contestor

Gloss

call to witness

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