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Contradiction
01
contradiction
a statement or proposition that denies another statement or proposition
Example
His modest, mild-mannered persona is quite a contradiction to the characters he plays on film.
There is a contradiction between the motto of being environmentally friendly and the lack of recycling facilities.
There is an inherent contradiction in wanting peace but being unwilling to address the root causes of conflict.
02
contradiction, incohérence
(logic) a statement that must be false because it is inherently illogical
Example
His alibi contains an obvious contradiction - he claims to have been in two places at once.
The witness testimony is a contradiction in terms - she said the suspect was both tall and short.
The CEO 's statement presented a contradiction as they claimed that the company achieved both record profits and record losses at the same time.
03
contradiction, opposition
the speech act of contradicting someone
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