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- [dih-sen-shuh n]
- /dɪˈsɛn ʃən/
- /dɪˈsen.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-sen-shuh n]
- /dɪˈsɛn ʃən/
Definitions of dissension word
- noun dissension strong disagreement; a contention or quarrel; discord. 1
- noun dissension difference in sentiment or opinion; disagreement. 1
- noun dissension Disagreement that leads to discord. 1
- noun dissension disagreement with majority 1
- uncountable noun dissension Dissension is disagreement and argument. 0
- noun dissension disagreement, esp when leading to a quarrel 0
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Origin of dissension
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English dissenciun, dissensio(u)n < Anglo-French < Latin dissēnsiōn- (stem of dissēnsiō), equivalent to dissēns(us) (past participle of dissentīre; dissent- (see dissent) + -tus past participle suffix) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Dissension
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dissension popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
dissension usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dissension
noun dissension
- fuss — an excessive display of anxious attention or activity; needless or useless bustle: They made a fuss over the new baby.
- discord — lack of concord or harmony between persons or things: marital discord.
- wrangle — to argue or dispute, especially in a noisy or angry manner.
- dissent — to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from): Two of the justices dissented from the majority decision.
- disunity — lack of unity or accord.
Antonyms for dissension
noun dissension
- unity — the state of being one; oneness.
- authorization — an authorizing or being authorized
- concurrence — Someone's concurrence is their agreement to something.
- confirmation — the act of confirming
- ratification — the act of ratifying; confirmation; sanction.
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