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   contradiction

   /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another: "the proposed new system suffers from a set of internal contradictions"
   • ▪ a 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 an example of a contradiction?

   • A contradiction is a situation or ideas in opposition to one another. Declaring publicly that you are an environmentalist but never remembering to take out the recycling is an example of a contradiction. A "contradiction in terms" is a common phrase used to describe a statement that contains opposing ideas.

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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 psychology?

   • A contradiction is an aspect of a situation which appears to conflict with other aspects, so that they cannot all exist or be successful. ...the contradictions between her private life and public life. Read about the team of authors behind Collins Dictionaries. Drag the correct answer into the box.

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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 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 collocations of contradiction with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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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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   the fact of something being the complete opposite of something else or very different from something else, so that one of them must be wrong: You say that you're good friends and yet you don't trust him. Isn't that a contradiction? a contradiction in terms.

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   A contradiction is a situation or ideas in opposition to one another. Declaring publicly that you are an environmentalist but never remembering to take out the recycling is an example of a contradiction.

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   noun. the act of going against; opposition; denial. a declaration of the opposite or contrary. a statement that is at variance with itself (often in the phrase a contradiction in terms ) conflict or inconsistency, as between events, qualities, etc. a person or thing containing conflicting qualities.

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   A contradiction is a statement or situation that is logically impossible or inconsistent. Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation and usage of the word contradiction with examples from Collins English Dictionary.

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    A contradiction is a statement or situation that is logically impossible or opposed to itself or to other facts. Learn the meaning, synonyms, and usage of contradiction from various dictionaries and sources.