antinome

[ an-tuh-nohm ]

noun

1. something that is contradictory or opposite to another; a logical contradiction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of antinome¹

First recorded in 1860–65; anti- ( def ) + Greek nómos “usage, law, custom”

Example Sentences

At the bottom of it all is the antinome of law and love.

From Project Gutenberg

At the bottom of it all is the antinome of law and love.

From Project Gutenberg