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Definitions for antinomy
ænˈtɪn ə mian·tin·o·my
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Princeton's WordNet
antinomynoun
a contradiction between two statements that seem equally reasonable
Wiktionary
antinomynoun
An apparent contradiction between valid conclusions; a paradox
Etymology: From ἀντί + νόμος. Surface analysis
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Antinomynoun
A contradiction between two laws, or two articles of the same law.
Etymology: from ἀντὶ and νόμος.
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antinomy
Antinomy is a contradiction or conflict between two beliefs, principles or theories that are equally justified or valid. It is derived from philosophy, indicating apparent mutual inconsistency within a set of logical or rational principles. It can also refer to a paradox or unsolvable problem.
Webster Dictionary
Antinomynoun
opposition of one law or rule to another law or rule
Antinomynoun
an opposing law or rule of any kind
Antinomynoun
a contradiction or incompatibility of thought or language; -- in the Kantian philosophy, such a contradiction as arises from the attempt to apply to the ideas of the reason, relations or attributes which are appropriate only to the facts or the concepts of experience
Etymology: [L. antinomia, Gr. ; 'anti` against + law.]
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Antinomy
Antinomy literally means the mutual incompatibility, real or apparent, of two laws. It is a term used in logic and epistemology, particularly in the philosophy of Kant.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Antinomy
an′ti-nom-i, or an-tin′o-mi, n. a contradiction in a law: a conflict of authority: conclusions discrepant though apparently logical.—adjs. Antinō′mic, Antinō′mical. [Gr. anti, against, nomos, a law.]
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Antinomy
in the transcendental philosophy the contradiction which arises when we carry the categories of the understanding above experience and apply them to the sphere of that which transcends it.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of antinomy in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of antinomy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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