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contradiction

/ˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/
con · tra · dic · tion
Adverb:contradictorily
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Plural:contradictions
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Adjective:contradictory
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contradiction Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A combination of statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposed to one another; a direct inconsistency or logical incompatibility.

Example

"The investigator noticed a glaring contradiction between the witness's initial statement and the security footage."

2

The act of saying the opposite of what someone else has said, or of denying the truth of a statement.

Example

"The professor welcomed thoughtful debate and did not mind polite contradiction from her students."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French contradiction, directly from Latin contradictionem, a noun of action from contradicere ('to speak against'), combining contra ('against') and dicere ('to say, speak').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Contradiction. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/contradiction
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