Meaning of the word contradiction in English
What does contradiction mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
contradiction
US /ˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/
UK /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/
Noun
1.
a combination of statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposed to one another
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His actions were in direct contradiction to his stated beliefs.
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There's a clear contradiction between what he says and what he does.
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2.
the act of saying something that is opposite or very different in meaning to something else that has been said
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He issued a strong contradiction to the rumors.
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Her testimony was a direct contradiction of the previous witness.
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