Looking for the meaning of the word CONFLICT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CONFLICT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Conflict
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Latin conflict- ‘struck together, fought’, from the verb confligere, from con- ‘together’ + fligere ‘to strike’; the noun is via Latin conflictus ‘a contest’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɒnflɪkt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one
Short Definition:serious disagreement or argument
Examples:- the eternal conflict between the sexes
- doctors often come into conflict with politicians
Word: Conflict
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kənˈflɪkt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
be incompatible or at variance; clash
Short Definition:be incompatible
Examples:- parents' and children's interests sometimes conflict
- the date for the match conflicted with a religious festival
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