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noun

der Streitpunkt, -e

point of contention

Ein Thema oder eine Frage, bei der Menschen verschiedene Meinungen haben und deshalb darüber streiten.

Definition & meaning

A Streitpunkt is a point of contention or a subject of dispute. It refers to a specific issue, question, or detail within a larger discussion or argument upon which the involved parties cannot agree. It is the focal point of a disagreement.

Grammar & Word origin

The word is a masculine compound noun consisting of two parts:

  • Streit: meaning "dispute," "quarrel," or "conflict."
  • Punkt: meaning "point" or "dot."

Grammatically, it follows the declension of "der Punkt," taking an "-e" in the plural form (die Streitpunkte).

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms

  • Meinungsverschiedenheit
  • Zankapfel
  • Kontroverse
  • Differenz

Antonyms

  • Übereinstimmung
  • Einigkeit
  • Konsens

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Examples

Der Plan ist der größte Streitpunkt in der Diskussion.noun

The plan is the biggest point of contention in the discussion.

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