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Misspelling

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