contradiction
Translation
contradiction, inconsistency, paradox
Examples
There is a clear contradiction in your argument.
There is a clear contradiction in your argument.
His life was full of contradictions.
His life was full of contradictions.
This is a contradiction in terms.
This is a contradiction in terms.
Grammar Patterns
a contradiction in ((sth.)) a difference in statements or ideas that makes them impossible to believe. There is a clear contradiction in your argument.
a contradiction between ((sth.)) and ((sth.)) a difference between two things. There is a contradiction between what he says and what he does.
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Etymology
From the verb 'contradict'. From 'contra-' (against) + Latin 'dictio' (a saying). It means 'a saying against'.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the verb 'to contradict'. It's a situation where two things are opposite to each other.