contradictory — Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing statements or elements that contradict each other
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing statements or elements that contradict each other
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəri/
Example Sentences
- My diet plan is contradictory: eat less, but the cake looks so good.
- The witness gave contradictory testimony, first saying he was home, then admitting he was at the scene.
- It's contradictory to say you love animals while eating a burger every day.
contradictory
ADJECTIVE[/ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəri/]
Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing statements or elements that contradict each other
His two statements were completely contradictory — nobody knew which to believe.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin contradictio, from contra- ('against') + dicere ('to say'), literally meaning 'to speak against'.
Breakdown
contra- (against) + dict- (to say) + -ory (adjective suffix)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My diet plan is contradictory: eat less, but the cake looks so good.”
“The witness gave contradictory testimony, first saying he was home, then admitting he was at the scene.”
“It's contradictory to say you love animals while eating a burger every day.”
“The scientific findings were contradictory, leading to further research.”
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