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− | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''Conflict''', follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Conflict '''''this link'''''].</center> | + | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Conflict''''', follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Conflict '''''this link'''''].</center> |
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*'''''[[Opposition]]''''' | *'''''[[Opposition]]''''' | ||
[[Category: General Reference]] | [[Category: General Reference]] |
Revision as of 16:31, 14 March 2011
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin conflictus act of striking together, from confligere to strike together, from com- + fligere to strike — more at profligate
- Date: 15th century
Definitions
1 : fight, battle, war <an armed conflict> 2 a : competitive or opposing action of incompatibles : antagonistic state or action (as of divergent ideas, interests, or persons)
- b : mental struggle resulting from incompatible or opposing needs, drives, wishes, or external or internal demands
3 : the opposition of persons or forces that gives rise to the dramatic action in a drama or fiction