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Definition of contradictorily

contradictorily

/ˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪk.tɚ.ə.li/
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Adjective:contradictory
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• adverb

1

In a manner that asserts the opposite of or is mutually inconsistent with another statement, fact, or action.

Example

"The two eyewitnesses spoke contradictorily about the sequence of events leading up to the accident."

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• Nearby Words

contractually
contradict
contradiction
contradictorily
contradictory
contraflow
contrail

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'contradictory' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to the Late Latin 'contradictorius' and the Latin verb 'contradicere', meaning 'to speak against'.

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