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1. (n.) contradiction
the act of contradicting.
2. contradiction
assertion of the contrary or opposite; denial.
3. contradiction
a statement or proposition that contradicts or denies another or itself and is logically incongruous.
4. contradiction
direct opposition between things compared; inconsistency.
5. contradiction
a contradictory act, fact, etc.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME (< AF) < L)
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| Definition of 'contradiction' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) contradiction
opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
2. (noun) contradiction, contradiction in terms
(logic) a statement that is necessarily false
"the statement `he is brave and he is not brave' is a contradiction"
3. (noun) contradiction
the speech act of contradicting someone
"he spoke as if he thought his claims were immune to contradiction"
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1. (noun) contradiction
when two statements, facts, etc. contradict each other
the many contradictions within his statement; actions that are in contradiction to her beliefs
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) contradiction
an assertion of the contrary to what has been said or affirmed; denial of the truth of a statement or assertion; contrary declaration; gainsaying
2. (noun) contradiction
direct opposition or repugnancy; inconsistency; incongruity or contrariety; one who, or that which, is inconsistent
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The Roycroft Dictionary |
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contradiction
1. Two lies disputing the roadway.
2. A head-on collision in which two trains of thought telescope each other.
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