contradiction

Meanings

• noun

  The state or an instance of being incompatible, opposed, or contradictory.

• noun

  A statement or belief that is directly opposed to another statement or belief.

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Antonyms

tautology

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Synonyms

※ , ↮ , ↯ , ⇒⇐ , ⊥ , oxymoron

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with contradiction
diction , relation , action , station

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Variants

List of all variants of contradiction that leads to same result
contradiction , contradictions , contradiction in terms , self-contradiction , self-contradictions , without fear of contradiction

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Etymology

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From Old French contredicion, from contra- 'against' + dicere 'speak'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'contradiction' comes from the Latin word 'contradicere', which means 'to speak against'.

2. In mathematics, a contradiction is often used to prove the falsity of a statement or hypothesis. This is known as a proof by contradiction.

3. The philosophical concept of the 'Liar Paradox' is a famous example of a contradiction. The paradox states that if a statement is true when it says 'this statement is false', then it must be false, but if it is false, then it must be true.

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Related Concepts

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1. opposition: Opposition is a concept closely related to contradiction. It refers to the state or quality of being opposed, or the act of opposing. Opposition can take many forms, from political and social opposition to philosophical and logical opposition.

2. paradox: A paradox is a statement that contradicts itself or appears to be untrue, yet may contain a deeper meaning or truth. Paradoxes are often used in philosophy and mathematics to explore complex ideas and challenge assumptions.

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Culture

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In literature and philosophy, contradiction is often used to explore complex ideas and challenge assumptions. It can also be used to create tension and conflict in narrative works.

How to Memorize "contradiction"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize contradiction, imagine two opposing ideas or statements. For example, imagine a red ball and a blue ball that are both labeled 'ball'. This visualization can help you understand the concept of contradiction as a state of opposing ideas or statements.

2. associate
   

   - To associate contradiction with a specific image or idea, try thinking of a scale that tips back and forth between two opposing ideas. For example, you might associate contradiction with the image of a seesaw, where one side goes up as the other goes down.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize contradiction using mnemonics, try creating a memorable phrase or acronym that helps you remember the definition or meaning of the word. For example, you might use the phrase 'opposites attract' to remember that contradiction refers to opposing ideas or statements.

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