conflict
/ˈkɔn.flɪkt/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.64 in modern English
15
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two or more opposing groups or individuals.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
An incompatibility, as of two things that cannot be simultaneously fulfilled.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
in fiction/literature, opposing forces that create uncertainty as to whether the character(s) will achieve their goal(s).
Countable; Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "The conflict between the government and the rebels began three years ago."
- "One particularly damaging, but often ignored, effect of conflict on education is the proliferation of attacks on schools[…]as children, teachers or school buildings become the targets of attacks. Parents fear sending their children to school. Girls are particularly vulnerable to sexual violence."
- "I wanted to attend the meeting but there's a conflict in my schedule that day."
- "[T. E.] Lawrence said that in the end he felt himself to be fighting not for the imperial British but for the rebellious Arabs. All too often he conflicted with British bureaucratic fustiness."
- "Your conference call conflicts with my older one: please reschedule."
- "It appears that our schedules conflict."
Etymology
Origin
- Source language: Latin
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈkɔn.flɪkt/
- British English: /ˈkɒn.flɪkt/