antilogy

[ an-til-uh-jee ]

noun

, plural an·til·o·gies.

1. a contradiction in terms or ideas.

antilogy

/ ænˈtɪlədʒɪ /

noun

1. a contradiction in terms

Word History and Origins

Origin of antilogy¹

First recorded in 1605–15, antilogy is from the Greek word antilogía controversy, discussion. See anti-, -logy

Word History and Origins

Origin of antilogy¹

C17: from Greek antilogia

Example Sentences

For the past two or three years, the brewery has hosted Caitlin Lavin, instructor with Antilogy Yoga in Ludlow, on the last Wednesday of the month for Yoga Then Beer at Rapscallion Brewery.

From Washington Times

Antilogy, an-til′o-ji, n. a contradiction.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• antithesis
• contrary