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2 a : competitive or opposing action of incompatibles : antagonistic [[state]] or action (as of divergent [[ideas]], interests, or [[persons]]) | 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 | :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 [[ | + | 3 : the opposition of persons or [[forces]] that gives rise to the [[drama]]tic action in a drama or [[fiction]] |
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==Synonyms== | ==Synonyms== | ||
Discord | Discord | ||
[[Category: General Reference]] | [[Category: General Reference]] | ||
Revision as of 22:18, 13 December 2009
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
Synonyms
Discord
