contradictory

noun

(logic) Either of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false.

adjective

That contradicts something, such as an argument.

That is itself a contradiction.

That is diametrically opposed to something.

Tending to contradict or oppose, contrarious.

Mutually exclusive.

Roots

contracontra- · Latin · against, opposite dico-dict · Latin · say

Synonyms for contradictory

conflictingadj confoundingadj contradictingv discrepantadj inconsistentadj contrariousadj contraryadj antitheticaladj paradoxicaladj antonymousadj oppugnantadj incompatibleadj antitheticadj incongruousadj ambiguousadj discordantadj disagreeingv illogicaladj

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