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   contradiction

   /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another: "the proposed new system suffers from a set of internal contradictions"
   • ▪ a situation in which inconsistent elements are present: "the paradox of using force to overcome force is a real contradiction"
   • ▪ the statement of a position opposite to one already made: "the second sentence appears to be in flat contradiction of the first" Similar denialrefutationrebuttalcounteringcounterstatementoppositenegationformal:gainsayingrare:confutationOpposite confirmationreaffirmation

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin contradictio(n-), from the verb contradicere (see contradict).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONTRADICTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A contradiction is a fact or statement that is the opposite of or very different from another fact or statement, so that one of them must be wrong. Learn more about the meaning, usage and examples of contradiction from Cambridge Dictionary.

   • English (US)

     the fact of something being the complete opposite of...

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   • Contradiction in Vietnamese

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   • Contradiction in Catalan

     contradiction translate: contradicció, contradicció. Learn...

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › contradictionContradiction Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   A contradiction is a statement or phrase that asserts or implies both the truth and falsity of something, or a situation in which inherent factors, actions, or propositions are inconsistent or contrary to one another. Learn more about the synonyms, examples, word history, and phrases containing contradiction.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONTRADICT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of contradict, a verb that means to say or show the opposite of something else. See how to use contradict in sentences and find synonyms, antonyms and related words.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONTRADICTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A contradiction is a statement or situation that is logically inconsistent or opposed to itself or others. Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of the word contradiction with examples and translations.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › contradictionContradiction - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A contradiction is a situation or ideas in opposition to one another. Declaring publicly that you are an environmentalist but never remembering to take out the recycling is an example of a contradiction. A "contradiction in terms" is a common phrase used to describe a statement that contains opposing ideas.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › contradictionCONTRADICTION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   assertion of the contrary or opposite; denial. a statement or proposition that contradicts or denies another or itself and is logically incongruous. direct opposition between things compared; inconsistency. a contradictory act, fact, etc. contradiction. / ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃən /.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONTRADICTION definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   A contradiction is a fact or statement that is the opposite of or very different from another fact or statement. Learn more about the meaning, usage and collocations of contradiction with examples from various sources.