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==Etymology==
[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD 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 [[dramat]]ic action in a drama or fiction
==Synonyms==
Discord

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