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    Contradicción (en. Contradiction)

    /kɒn.tɾa.ðikˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Situation in which opposing ideas or statements are presented.
    The contradiction in his words caused confusion.
    La contradicción en sus palabras generó confusión.
    Incompatibility between two or more propositions.
    There is a contradiction in the study's results.
    Hay una contradicción en los resultados del estudio.
    Action of contradicting.
    His constant contradiction made him lose credibility.
    Su constante contradicción le hizo perder credibilidad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'contradictio', meaning 'the action of contradicting.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    contradiction of terms
    Use of words that oppose each other.
    contradicción de términos
    there is no contradiction
    Indicates that opposing ideas are not presented.
    no hay contradicción

    Related Words

    to contradict
    To assert the opposite of what another has expressed.
    contradecir
    incongruent
    Lacking coherence or logic.
    incongruente

    Slang Meanings

    A person who always speaks in opposites.
    That guy is a walking contradiction!
    ¡Ese chico es una contradicción andante!
    When someone contradicts themselves without realizing it.
    That comment was a total contradiction.
    Ese comentario fue una contradicción total.