0 the fact of being contentious (= causing or likely to cause disagreement): --
There has been increasing contentiousness between the two politicians.
The book's contentiousness is part of the reason why it's such a great read.
The debate highlights the contentiousness of the plan.
Many of the reformers were left aghast by this, and further negotiations were hobbled by contentiousness.
Anyway, the contentiousness that the actus formalis concerns, is sometimes transmitted and connected with the claim that it can not find the location of excommunication.
I certainly give way to the person who wishes to interject a note of contentiousness.
Given the contentiousness of incompatibilism about freedom and determinism, then, the free-will defence appears vulnerable to attack.
A second danger of contested discussions is contentiousness; they often lead to emotional arguments, and thus should be avoided for social reasons.
Originality and contentiousness can certainly be overrated intellectual virtues.
Given the contentiousness of these assertions, the supporting argument should have been more vigorous.
Similarly, in a private discussion it is easier to deal with contestation, particularly when it involves persuasion and contentiousness.
