Contradictory

Word CONTRADICTORY
Character 13
Hyphenation con tra dict o ry
Pronunciations /ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/

Definitions and meanings of "Contradictory"

What do we mean by contradictory?

Involving, of the nature of, or being a contradiction: synonym: opposite. adjective

Given to contradicting. adjective

Either of two propositions related in such a way that it is impossible for both to be true or both to be false. noun

Denying that something stated or approved is completely true; diametrically opposed.

Inconsistent; logically antagonistic; incapable of being true together (though both may be false).

Synonyms Contrary, Inconsistent, etc. See contrary.

Pl. contradictories (-riz). A proposition of a pair inconsistent with each other, or each of which precisely denies or falsifies the other. noun

Affirming the contrary; implying a denial of what has been asserted; also, mutually contradicting; inconsistent. adjective

Opposing or opposed; repugnant. adjective

A proposition or thing which denies or opposes another; contrariety. noun

Propositions with the same terms, but opposed to each other both in quality and quantity. noun

That contradicts something, such as an argument. adjective

That is itself a contradiction. adjective

That is diametrically opposed to something. adjective

Mutually exclusive. adjective

Tending to contradict or oppose, contrarious adjective

Any of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false. noun

In disagreement adjective

That confounds or contradicts or confuses adjective

Unable to be both true at the same time adjective

Either of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Contradictory

The word "contradictory" in example sentences

Mr. Morellet, who grew up in the western French town of Cholet, where he still lives, never went to art school and has always cultivated what he calls "contradictory tastes." ❋ Tobias Grey (2011)

Mrs Coetzer was reacting to what she termed contradictory statements issued by Ms Metcalfe about the payment of school fees at State schools and State-aided schools. ❋ Unknown (1995)

But contradictory is not necessarily pejorative; the movement embodies the contradictions that have energized Americans for more than 200 years. ❋ Post (2010)

Chagoya intentionally places the religious iconography in contradictory, unexpected and sometimes controversial contexts. ❋ Leanne Goebel (2010)

Karima Keyek, the aspiring Moroccan model who accused Berlusconi of a range of improprieties in contradictory statements reported by the Italian press, has apologized to the prime minister as he faces calls to resign, according to the Telegraph. ❋ The Huffington Post News Team (2010)

The first, although contradictory, is a concern that's troubled me since childhood. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Karima Keyek, the aspiring Moroccan model who accused Berlusconi of a range of improprieties in contradictory statements reported by the Italian press, has apologized to ... ❋ Cara Parks (2010)

But this process, even when it ends up being contradictory, is a great way of clearing my head and getting my ideas together and clearly. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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