contradiction — A statement or situation that contains opposing or conflicting ideas that cannot both be true simultaneously.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A statement or situation that contains opposing or conflicting ideas that cannot both be true simultaneously.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑntrəˈdɪkʃən/
Example Sentences
- His diet plan was a total contradiction - pizza for breakfast and salad for midnight snacks!
- There's a clear contradiction between the company's environmental promises and their actual practices.
- My cat is a walking contradiction - it hates water but loves fish.
contradiction
NOUN[/ˌkɑntrəˈdɪkʃən/]
A statement or situation that contains opposing or conflicting ideas that cannot both be true simultaneously.
A statement or situation that contains opposing or conflicting ideas that cannot both be true simultaneously.
Contradiction brings no satisfaction, only distraction!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin contradicere, meaning 'to speak against' or 'to say the opposite.' It was used in ancient Roman debates when speakers would oppose or refute their opponents' arguments.
Breakdown
contra- (against/opposite) + dic- (to speak/say) + -tion (noun suffix indicating action or result)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“His diet plan was a total contradiction - pizza for breakfast and salad for midnight snacks!”
“There's a clear contradiction between the company's environmental promises and their actual practices.”
“My cat is a walking contradiction - it hates water but loves fish.”
“The witness's testimony contained several contradictions that weakened the case.”
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