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contradiction
[ kon-truh-dik-shuhn ]
noun
- the act of contradicting; gainsaying or opposition.
- assertion of the contrary or opposite; denial.
- a statement or proposition that contradicts or denies another or itself and is logically incongruous.
- direct opposition between things compared; inconsistency.
- a contradictory act, fact, etc.
contradiction
/ ˌɒԳٰəˈɪʃə /
noun
- the act of going against; opposition; denial
- a declaration of the opposite or contrary
- a statement that is at variance with itself (often in the phrase a contradiction in terms )
- conflict or inconsistency, as between events, qualities, etc
- a person or thing containing conflicting qualities
- logic a statement that is false under all circumstances; necessary falsehood
Other Word Forms
- t·Dzt·徱tDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of contradiction1
Example Sentences
Trump voters, of course, have an almost boundless ability to ignore contradictions in their worldview.
The contradictions are embarrassing, abundant and obvious to everyone.
But for the moment there are still many contradictions that remain unsolved.
Out on Friday, A Complicated Woman is an attempt to capture womanhood in all its complexities and contradictions – and that means moving through musical genres, modes and attitudes with almost whiplash-inducing speed.
My confusion on this issue made me realize that this was a systematic contradiction throughout Hallow, which only grew more aggravating the more I listened.
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