Definition of contradiction Contradiction

/kɑˌntɹʌdɪˈkʃʌn/ - [kantrudikshun] - con•tra•dic•tion

We found 10 definitions of contradiction from 5 different sources.

What does contradiction mean?

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Noun Plural: contradictions
contradiction - (logic) a statement that is necessarily false; "the statement `he is brave and he is not brave' is a contradiction"
		contradiction in terms
		untruth, falsehood, falsity a false statement
		logic reasoned and reasonable judgment; "it made a certain kind of logic"
		antinomy a contradiction between two statements that seem equally reasonable
contradiction - the speech act of contradicting someone; "he spoke as if he thought his claims were immune to contradiction"
		negation (logic) a proposition that is true if and only if another proposition is false
contradiction - opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
		oppositeness, opposition a body of people united in opposing something

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Wiktionary

contradiction (Noun)
The act of contradicting.
contradiction (Noun)
A statement that contradicts itself.
contradiction (Noun)
A logical incompatibility among two or more elements or propositions.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

contradiction (n.)
An assertion of the contrary to what has been said or affirmed; denial of the truth of a statement or assertion; contrary declaration; gainsaying.
contradiction (n.)
Direct opposition or repugnancy; inconsistency; incongruity or contrariety; one who, or that which, is inconsistent.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

contradiction
State that represents opposed aspects.

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contradiction, noun, singular of contradictions.

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