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contradiction

/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃən/

/ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkʃən/

Translations

contradictionnoun

contradictions

/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃən/

/ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkʃən/

There is a contradiction between his words and actions.

Существует противоречие между его словами и действиями.

Additional translations

Synonyms

contradictionadjective

/ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

/ˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Used attributively before another noun to denote something relating to or involving a contradiction

contradictionnoun

A situation in which inconsistent elements are present, leading to a logical incompatibility.

The politician's statement was a contradiction of his earlier promises.

A statement or proposition that contradicts or denies another or itself and is logically incongruous.

The witness's testimony was full of contradictions, making it hard to determine the truth.

The act of asserting the opposite of what someone else has said.

Her contradiction of his story led to a heated debate.

A person, thing, or situation that contains opposing or inconsistent qualities.

She is something of a contradiction—both shy and outspoken at the same time.

contradictionadjective

Relating to or involving a contradiction; used attributively before another noun.

The philosopher presented a contradiction argument against dualism.