contradictorily — In a manner that contains or expresses elements that are opposed or inconsistent with each other.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a manner that contains or expresses elements that are opposed or inconsistent with each other.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktərɪli/
Example Sentences
- My cat acts contradictorily - it meows for food but runs away when I bring it.
- The politician spoke contradictorily about tax policies during the debate.
- She contradictorily claimed to love surprises while always demanding detailed plans.
contradictorily
ADVERB[/ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktərɪli/]
In a manner that contains or expresses elements that are opposed or inconsistent with each other.
In a manner that contains or expresses elements that are opposed or inconsistent with each other.
He plays contradictorily, yet wins victoriously and mysteriously!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin contradicere meaning 'to speak against' or 'to oppose in words.' The term was commonly used in legal contexts when witnesses would reverse their testimony or make opposing statements.
Breakdown
contra- (against/opposite) + dic- (to speak/say) + -ory (relating to) + -ly (adverb suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat acts contradictorily - it meows for food but runs away when I bring it.”
“The politician spoke contradictorily about tax policies during the debate.”
“She contradictorily claimed to love surprises while always demanding detailed plans.”
“The weather forecast contradictorily predicted both sun and heavy rain for the same hour.”
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