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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
/ ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃən /
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 Words From
- inter·contra·diction noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of contradiction1
Example Sentences
This may seem like a contradiction, if “conservative” means political conservatism.
On some level, Brecht meant for Mother Courage to be an ambivalent figure—he called her “a great living contradiction.”
And an inherent contradiction within the Sunni coalition could well trigger a breakup in the longer term.
Indeed, the very idea of a same-sex marriage seemed to most people a contradiction in terms.
He laughs at the unintentional contradiction of that statement.
But all of this is in contradiction to the curses of Jahveh on the serpent, and on those to whom the serpent brought wisdom.
This established beyond contradiction, the general equality of men.
I found here a contradiction to the vulgar opinion, that hydrophobia is not known in Brazil.
On the fourth of October was put forth a vehement contradiction of the story.
Her wanting me to lend her money in contradiction to all rules established between Aunts and Nephews is a very ugly circumstance.
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