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ccontradicction, comtradictiom, conntradictionn, contraadiction, contraddiction, contradictio, contradictoin, contradiictiion, contrradiction, conttradicttion, coontradictioon, kontradiktion, ontradiction
Contradiction — synonyms, definition
1. contradiction (Noun)
36 synonyms
absence antagonism antithesis blow cancellation confrontation contradiction in terms contrary converse counteraction counterbalance counterpart defiance denial difference disagreement disavowal disparity dispute dissension • • •
3 definitions
contradiction (Noun) — Opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas.
contradiction (Noun) — (logic) a statement that is necessarily false.
ex. "the statement 'he is brave and he is not brave' is a contradiction"
contradiction (Noun) — The speech act of contradicting someone.
ex. "he spoke as if he thought his claims were immune to contradiction"
6 types of
falsehood falsity negation oppositeness opposition untruth
4 types
antinomy dialectic paradox self-contradiction