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Contradiction
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tegenspraak
a statement or proposition that denies another statement or proposition
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tegenspraak
(logic) a statement that must be false because it is inherently illogical
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tegenstrijdigheid, tegenspraak
the speech act of contradicting someone
contradiction
n
contradict
v
Voorbeeld
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.
