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conflicta serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/

Korean meaning: 심각한 의견 불일치나 논쟁, 보통 장기간 지속되는

Korean pronunciation: 카-플릭트 (강세: 카)

Example Sentences

  • My diet plan conflicts with my love for chocolate cake every single day.
  • The conflict between wanting to sleep and having to study is real during exam season.
  • The two nations worked together to prevent further conflict in the border region.

conflict

NOUN

//ˈkɑːnflɪkt//

a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one

conflict concept
💡 Concept

A conflict begins when two people want the same thing.

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conflict rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Every conflict leads to convict, helping us predict!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkɒnflɪkt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcon--
Rootflict
Suffix--

Origin

From Latin 'conflictus', the past participle of 'confligere', meaning 'to strike together'. The word combines 'con-' (together) and 'fligere' (to strike or clash).

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My diet plan conflicts with my love for chocolate cake every single day.

😄 Fun example

The conflict between wanting to sleep and having to study is real during exam season.

The two nations worked together to prevent further conflict in the border region.

Family conflicts often arise from miscommunication and different expectations.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

disputedisagreementclashtensionfriction

Antonyms

harmonyagreementpeace

Related

controversyconfrontationstruggleoppositiondiscord