Contradictory
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British pronunciation/kˌɒntɹədˈɪktəɹˌi/
American pronunciation/ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktɝi/

Definitie & Betekenis van "contradictory"

01

tegenstrijdig

expressing or involving statements or ideas that cannot be true or false at the same time
contradictory definition and meaning
02

tegenstrijdig, incompatibel

unable for both to exist or be true at the same time
03

tegenstrijdig, incompatibel

(of statements, beliefs, facts, etc.) incompatible or opposed to one another, even if not strictly illogical
04

tegenstrijdig, verwirrend

that confounds or contradicts or confuses
01

tegenstrijdigheid

two propositions are contradictories if both cannot be true (or both cannot be false) at the same time

contradictory

adj

contradict

v

contradictorily

adv

contradictorily

adv

contradictoriness

n

contradictoriness

n
example
Voorbeeld
Her actions and behaviors are contradictory to her statement that she wants to reduce food waste, as she continues to throw away large amounts of food.
The witness made contradictory statements during her testimony, first saying she saw the suspect at 6pm and later claiming it was 9pm.
The defendant provided contradictory alibis, initially saying he was home with his wife but later claiming he was out at a bar with friends.
His promises were contradictory to his past behavior.
The witness gave contradictory statements about the events of the night.
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