Contradiction
21contradiction */*/ — UK [ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃ(ə)n] / US [ˌkɑntrəˈdɪkʃ(ə)n] noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms contradiction : singular contradiction plural contradictions a difference in two or more statements, ideas, stories etc that makes it impossible for both or all …
22contradiction — con|tra|dic|tion [ˌkɔntrəˈdıkʃən US ˌka:n ] n 1.) a difference between two statements, beliefs, or ideas about something that means they cannot both be true ▪ apparent contradictions in the defendant s testimony contradiction between ▪ a… …
23contradiction — [[t]kɒ̱ntrədɪ̱kʃ(ə)n[/t]] contradictions 1) N COUNT: oft N between pl n, N of n If you describe an aspect of a situation as a contradiction, you mean that it is completely different from other aspects, and so makes the situation confused or… …
24contradiction — noun 1 (C) a difference between two statements, beliefs, or ideas about something that means they cannot both be true: The prosecution pointed out the contradictions in the defendant s testimony. (+ between): There is a contradiction between the… …
25contradiction — The conjunction of a proposition and its negation . The law of non contradiction provides that no such conjunction can be true: not (p & not p ). The standard proof of the inconsistency of a set of propositions or sentences is to show that a… …
26Contradiction — FRANCE (Anatole François Thibault, dit Anatole) Bio express : Écrivain français (1844 1924) «L opposition est une très mauvaise école de gouvernement, et les politiques avisés, qui se poussent par ce moyen aux affaires, ont grand …
27contradiction — noun /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkʃən,ˌkɑːntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ a) The act of contradicting. His contradiction of the proposal was very interesting. b) A statement that contradicts itself. There is a contradiction in what you say she cant be both married and single. Syn:… …
28contradiction — noun 1) the contradiction between his faith and his lifestyle Syn: conflict, clash, disagreement, opposition, inconsistency, mismatch, variance Ant: agreement 2) a contradiction of his statement Syn …
29contradiction — noun 1) the contradiction between his faith and his lifestyle Syn: conflict, clash, disagreement, inconsistency, mismatch 2) a contradiction of his statement Syn: denial, refutation, rebuttal, countering • …
30contradiction — noun Date: 14th century 1. act or an instance of contradicting 2. a. a proposition, statement, or phrase that asserts or implies both the truth and falsity of something b. a statement or phrase whose parts contradict each other < a round square… …
