Contradiction
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British pronunciation/kˌɒntɹədˈɪkʃən/
American pronunciation/ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪkʃən/

Definizione e Significato di "contradiction"

Contradiction
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contraddizione

a statement or proposition that denies another statement or proposition
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The study results seem to be in direct contradiction to previous research on the subject.
There is an inherent contradiction in wanting peace but being unwilling to address the root causes of conflict.
His modest, mild-mannered persona is quite a contradiction to the characters he plays on film.
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contraddizione

(logic) a statement that must be false because it is inherently illogical
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The CEO's statement presented a contradiction as they claimed that the company achieved both record profits and record losses at the same time.
His alibi contains an obvious contradiction - he claims to have been in two places at once.
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contraddizione, opposizione

the speech act of contradicting someone
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contradiction

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contradict

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The study results seem to be in direct contradiction to previous research on the subject.
There is an inherent contradiction in wanting peace but being unwilling to address the root causes of conflict.
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.
Her vivisection of the novel's characters revealed their deep-seated flaws and contradictions.
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