contradiction (칸-트러-딕-션 (강세: 딕)) — 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/
Korean meaning: 모순, 모순된 말
Korean pronunciation: 칸-트러-딕-션 (강세: 딕)
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!
🎤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.
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📝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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