Contradiction — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Contradiction
Contradiction (noun)
- act or an instance of contradicting
- a proposition, statement, or phrase that asserts or implies both the truth and falsity of something
- a statement or phrase whose parts contradict each other
Contradiction (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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someone or something with qualities or features that seem to conflict with one another
"a loving father as well as a ruthless killer, the gangster is a living contradiction"
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a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement
"the actress's contradiction of the marriage rumor caused quite a stir"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Contradiction
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Antonyms & Opposite Words for Contradiction
Words with the opposite meaning of Contradiction:
Near Antonyms of Contradiction
Origin & Etymology of Contradiction
Middle English contradiccioun "objection, opposition, contradiction in logic" borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French contradiction, borrowed from Latin contrādictiōn-, contrādictiō "act of speaking in opposition, counterargument" (Late Latin also "contradiction in logic," after Greek antíphasis), from contrādic-, variant stem of contrādīcere "to speak against, object to" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action contradict
First known use: 14th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Contradiction
- CEFR level: C1 English Vocabulary — Page 7
- Academic Word List: 570 Academic Word List — Page 4
- Topics: Intellect & Logic
Words & Phrases Containing Contradiction
Frequently Asked Questions about Contradiction
What does "Contradiction" mean?
"Contradiction" means act or an instance of contradicting. As a noun, it is defined as: act or an instance of contradicting. It has 2 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Contradiction"?
Other words for "Contradiction" include dichotomy, incongruity, paradox, denegation, denial, disallowance, disavowal and disclaimer. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Contradiction" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Contradiction"?
There are 24 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Contradiction". Common alternatives include dichotomy, incongruity, paradox, denegation, denial, disallowance, disavowal, disclaimer, disconfirmation and negation.
What is the opposite of "Contradiction"?
Antonyms of "Contradiction" include acknowledgment, admission, avowal and confirmation. Near antonyms include concession, confession, affirmation and assertion.
How do you use "Contradiction" in a sentence?
Examples of "Contradiction" in a sentence: "a loving father as well as a ruthless killer, the gangster is a living contradiction"; "the actress's contradiction of the marriage rumor caused quite a stir".
Is "Contradiction" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Contradiction" is a noun.
Is "Contradiction" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a C1-level word, "Contradiction" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.
How do you pronounce "Contradiction"?
"Contradiction" is pronounced /ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-shən/ and divided into syllables as con·tra·dic·tion.