A.contentious arises naturally from fond of victory; in SIG 685 (v. φιλονικία sub fin.) we have “φιλονικίαν” Il.12,36, and φιλονικίᾳ in OGI335.7 (Pergam., decree of Pitane, ii B. C.); -νι_κ- is also found in late documents, as POxy.157.1 (vi A. D.).)