contradictory

Meanings

• adjective

  opposing or inconsistent with one another

  - "His statements were contradictory, making it difficult to believe anything he said."
  - "The test results were contradictory, with some indicating a positive result and others indicating a negative one."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

incompatible , opposite

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with contradictory
dictator , obligator , editor

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Variants

List of all variants of contradictory that leads to same result
contradictorily , contradictoriness , contradictorinesses , contradictory , contradictories , self-contradictory

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Etymology

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From Latin contradictio(n-), from contradicere, to speak against, oppose, deny, contradict, from com- 'together' + dicere 'to say'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'contradictory' comes from the Latin word 'contradictio', which means 'a speaking against'.

2. In mathematics, a contradiction is often used as a proof by showing that an assumption leads to a contradiction, which means that the assumption must be false.

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Related Concepts

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1. opposites: Opposites are concepts that are directly contrary to one another, such as hot and cold, light and dark, or up and down.

2. paradox: A paradox is a statement that contradicts itself or appears to be untrue, but may contain a deeper meaning or truth.

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Culture

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In literature, the use of contradictory elements can create tension and suspense, as in Edgar Allan Poe's stories where the narrator's unreliable account contradicts the facts. In philosophy, the concept of contradiction is central to the study of logic and reasoning.

How to Memorize "contradictory"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale with two sides that are supposed to balance, but instead keep tipping in opposite directions. This represents the concept of contradiction.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'contradictory' with the image of a person saying one thing while nodding their head and then saying the opposite while shaking their head. This can help you remember that contradictory statements are inconsistent with one another.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Contradictory Cats' to remember the definition: Cats Cannot Occasionally Remain Discreetly In Their Own Territory Yearning.

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