Definitions for contradictory
ˌkɒn trəˈdɪk tə ricon·tra·dic·to·ry

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. contradictoryadjective

   two propositions are contradictories if both cannot be true (or both cannot be false) at the same time

2. contradictoryadjective

   of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false

   "`perfect' and `imperfect' are contradictory terms"

3. confounding, contradictoryadjective

   that confounds or contradicts or confuses

4. at odds(p), conflicting, contradictory, self-contradictoryadjective

   in disagreement

   "the figures are at odds with our findings"; "contradictory attributes of unjust justice and loving vindictiveness"- John Morley

5. contradictory, mutually exclusiveadjective

   unable to be both true at the same time

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. contradictorynoun

   Any of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false.

2. contradictoryadjective

   That contradicts something, such as an argument.

3. contradictoryadjective

   That is itself a contradiction.

4. contradictoryadjective

   That is diametrically opposed to something.

5. contradictoryadjective

   Mutually exclusive.

6. contradictoryadjective

   Tending to contradict or oppose, contrarious

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Contradictoryadjective

   Etymology: contradictorius, Latin.

   1. Opposite to; inconsistent with.

   The Jews hold, that in case two rabbies should happen to contradict one another, they were yet bound to believe the contradictory assertions of both. Robert South, Sermons.

   The schemes of those gentlemen are most absurd, and contradictory to common sense. Joseph Addison, Freeholder, №. 7.

   2. [In logick.] That which is in the fullest opposition, where both the terms of one proposition are opposite to those of another.

2. Contradictorynoun

   A proposition which opposes another in all its terms; contrariety; inconsistency.

   It is common with princes to will contradictories; for it is the solecism of power to think to command the end, and yet not to endure the means. Francis Bacon, Essay 20.

   To ascribe unto him a power of election, not to chuse this or that indifferently, is to make the same thing to be determined to one, and to be not determined to one, which are contradictories. John Bramhall, Answer to Hobbs.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. contradictory

   In traditional logic, a contradiction occurs when a proposition conflicts either with itself or established fact. It is often used as a tool to detect disingenuous beliefs and bias. Illustrating a general tendency in applied logic, Aristotle's law of noncontradiction states that "It is impossible that the same thing can at the same time both belong and not belong to the same object and in the same respect."In modern formal logic and type theory, the term is mainly used instead for a single proposition, often denoted by the falsum symbol ⊥ {\displaystyle \bot } ; a proposition is a contradiction if false can be derived from it, using the rules of the logic. It is a proposition that is unconditionally false (i.e., a self-contradictory proposition). This can be generalized to a collection of propositions, which is then said to "contain" a contradiction.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Contradictoryadjective

   affirming the contrary; implying a denial of what has been asserted; also, mutually contradicting; inconsistent

2. Contradictoryadjective

   opposing or opposed; repugnant

3. Contradictorynoun

   a proposition or thing which denies or opposes another; contrariety

4. Contradictorynoun

   propositions with the same terms, but opposed to each other both in quality and quantity

5. Etymology: [LL. contradictorius: cf. F. contradictoire.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of contradictory in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of contradictory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of contradictory in a Sentence

1. Arthur Evans:

   There is a lot of misinformation on social media, when you couple that with a lot of contradictory information, it creates more anxiety for people.

2. Principal Carol Campbell:

   The perspective of the teacher does not reflect nor support our approach to educating students on sexual assault, a strong contradictory argument should be accompanied by counter arguments from credible sources. In this case, the document was shared with many students and staff with very little context. We apologize for any harm or negative impact.

3. Jerome Powell:

   We are now facing a somewhat contradictory picture of generally strong U.S. macroeconomic performance alongside growing evidence of cross-currents. Common sense risk management suggests patiently waiting greater clarity.

4. Chief Executive Mario Mehren:

   Wintershall will do both in coming years, save and invest. Those goals are not contradictory.

5. French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius:

   Others say it would be a bit contradictory to say, on the one hand, Minsk is being applied and on the other hand we are going to go (extend sanctions) until the end of year.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=contradictory
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Contradictory
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=contradictory
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contradictory
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contradictory