English dictionary

contradiction

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas

noun.linkdef

Source: WordNet 3.0
(logic) a statement that is necessarily false

noun.communication

Examples
The statement `he is brave and he is not brave' is a contradiction.

Synonyms contradiction in terms

Source: WordNet 3.0
the speech act of contradicting someone

noun.communication

Examples
He spoke as if he thought his claims were immune to contradiction.

Source: WordNet 3.0
An assertion of the contrary to what has been said or affirmed; denial of the truth of a statement or assertion; contrary declaration; gainsaying.

noun

Source: webster1913