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   Con·tra·dic·tion

   /ˌkäntrəˈdikSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. a combination of statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposed to one another: "the proposed new system suffers from a set of internal contradictions"
   • ▪ a person, thing, or 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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   What is a contradiction noun?

   • a statement containing two words that contradict each other’s meaning A ‘nomad settlement’ is a contradiction in terms. The idea is almost a contradiction in terms. Definition of contradiction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does the word contradict mean?

   • 1. to assert the contrary or opposite of; deny categorically. 2. to speak contrary to the assertions of: to contradict oneself. 3. to imply a denial of: His way of life contradicts his principles. 4. Obs. to oppose. [1560–70; < Latin contrādictus, past participle of contrādīcere to speak against = contrā- contra - 1 + dīcere to speak]

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   What is a 'contradiction' in a new system?

   • the proposed new system suffers from a set of internal contradictions a combination of statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposed to one another. How can one account for such a marked 'contradiction' between the story presented by the newspaper and the version written by Miller?

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   What is a particular contradiction?

   • Particular contradictions also have particular aspects that have specific ways of being handled. Mao believes that one must look at things objectively when reviewing a conflict. When one is biased and subjective, he or she cannot fully understand the contradictions and aspects of an object.

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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 word history, synonyms, examples, and phrases containing contradiction.

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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.

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   Contradiction definition: the act of contradicting; gainsaying or opposition.. See examples of CONTRADICTION used in a sentence.

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   contradiction: 1 n opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas Types: dialectic a contradiction of ideas that serves as the determining factor in their interaction Type of: oppositeness , opposition the relation between opposed entities n the speech act of contradicting someone “he spoke as if he thought his claims were immune to ...

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   A contradiction is a lack of agreement between facts, opinions, actions, etc. Learn how to use the word in different contexts, with synonyms, idioms and pronunciation tips.

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   A contradiction is a big difference between two things that are said or written about the same subject, or between what someone says and what they do. Learn more about the meaning, usage and idioms of contradiction with examples and translations.

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    Learn the meaning of contradiction as a lack of agreement or an act of denying something. See how to use contradiction in sentences and idioms with pictures and pronunciation.