contradiction (Meaning)

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contradiction (n)

opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas

(logic) a statement that is necessarily false

the speech act of contradicting someone

contradiction Sentence Examples

  1. There was a noticeable contradiction between what he said and what he did.
  2. The contradiction between her actions and her words puzzled everyone.
  3. The apparent contradiction in the data led to further investigation.
  4. His behavior presents a contradiction to his professed beliefs.
  5. The contradiction between the two eyewitness accounts raised doubts about the accuracy of the testimony.
  6. We need to resolve the contradiction between these two statements before proceeding.
  7. The contradiction between theory and practice often complicates decision-making.
  8. The contradiction between tradition and modernity is a common theme in literature.
  9. Addressing the contradiction between supply and demand is essential for market stability.
  10. The contradiction between his desire for freedom and his fear of change paralyzed him.

FAQs About the word contradiction

opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas, (logic) a statement that is necessarily false, the speech act of contradicting someone

paradox, enigma,dichotomy, incongruity, mystery, conundrum,riddle, puzzle, antinomy

assertion, declaration, confession, acknowledgement, acknowledgement,confirmation, acknowledgment, concession, declaration, confession

There was a noticeable contradiction between what he said and what he did.

The contradiction between her actions and her words puzzled everyone.

The apparent contradiction in the data led to further investigation.

His behavior presents a contradiction to his professed beliefs.