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antinomy

[ an-tin-uh-mee ]

noun

, plural an·tin·o·mies.
  1. opposition between one law, principle, rule, etc., and another.
  2. Philosophy. a contradiction between two statements, both apparently obtained by correct reasoning.


antinomy

/ ˌæntɪˈnɒmɪk; ænˈtɪnəmɪ /

noun

  1. opposition of one law, principle, or rule to another; contradiction within a law
  2. philosophy contradiction existing between two apparently indubitable propositions; paradox
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Derived Forms

  • ˌantiˈnomically, adverb
  • antinomic, adjective
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Other Words From

  • an·ti·nom·ic [an-ti-, nom, -ik], anti·nomi·cal adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of antinomy1

1585–95; < Latin antinomia < Greek antinomía a contradiction between laws. See anti-, -nomy
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Word History and Origins

Origin of antinomy1

C16: from Latin antinomia, from Greek: conflict between laws, from anti- + nomos law
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Example Sentences

Philosophers similarly examined the antinomy of the individual and the group, shaped by the periods of history and the dialectic.

“The essay is structurally flawed by a false antinomy, an either/or scenario doomed to generate opinions rather than dialogue. Anyway, who wants to have an argument that only has two sides?”

In the Senate, opposition to Mr. Trump is already being led by the minority leader, Chuck Schumer, who is Mr. Trump’s central legislative antinomy.

In an essay on “Golden Ages” in his “Prejudices: Philosophical Dictionary,” Robert Nisbet argued that a great period of ferment and achievement often features a “dialectical antinomy.”

In some instances this apparent antinomy is doubtful.

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