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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

It is even sought to reconcile the antinomy of freedom vs. God's foreknowledge.

It is a mighty antinomy indeed, on a scale adapted to Tolstoy's giant imagination.

But, for the most part, this unfortunate antinomy in the sciences is connected with their historical development.

Now, one day M. Hadamard came to see me and the talk fell upon this antinomy.

After having set forth the antinomy we have called Richard's antinomy, he gives its explanation.

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