Contention
Contention noun - An idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate.
Question and contention are semantically related in argument topic. In some cases you can use "Question" instead a noun "Contention".
Question
Question noun - An interrogative expression often used to test knowledge.
Contention and question are semantically related in point topic. Sometimes you can use "Contention" instead a noun "Question", if it concerns topics such as argument, issue, difficulty, controversy.
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The question of whether or not the Barrier was deliberately formed and used as an attack on humanity is a constant point of contention among the fanbase... and something that varies wildly from story to story.
Source: Fan Fic / The Conversion Bureau - The major point of contention seems to be when precisely Lestat became a God-Mode Sue and Boring Invincible Hero (note that "if" he did is not even brought into question).
Source: Discontinuity / Literature - The question of whether Confused Matthew belongs in here or not is a matter of contention.
Source: Bias Steamroller
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