Contention
Contention noun - An idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate.
Thought and contention are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thought" instead a noun "Contention".
Thought
Thought noun - A careful weighing of the reasons for or against something.
Contention and thought are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contention" instead a noun "Thought".
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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Let's say that whether or not things like Deep Thought are examples of "true" AI is an issue of contention even amongst researchers in the field and leave it at that.
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