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Translate files Contradiction
/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃən/
Meaning & Definition
noun
a situation in which consistent elements or ideas are opposed or in conflict
His statement about being punctual was a contradiction to his habitual lateness.
the act of stating something that is opposed to another, typically in a logical argument
The contradiction in her argument weakened her overall point.
a statement or proposition that contradicts another or itself, creating inconsistency
It is a contradiction to claim that one loves freedom while simultaneously oppressing others.
Etymology
From Latin 'contradictio', from 'contra' meaning 'against' and 'dicere' meaning 'to speak'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
contradiction in terms:
A combination of words or phrases that are contradictory.
contradict oneself:
To say something that opposes one's own previous statement.
walking contradiction:
Someone whose actions or statements are inconsistent.