contradiction

[US]/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃn/
[UK]/ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. denial of contradiction

Phrases & Collocations

contradiction between

in contradiction to

in contradiction with

Example Sentences

a contradiction of rumour

universality of contradiction

the internal contradictions of the theory.

Your attitude is in contradiction to your character.

The contradiction stared them in the face.

the second sentence appears to be in flat contradiction of the first.

Your statements today are in contradiction with what you said yesterday.

in diametric(al) contradiction to sb.'s claims

The contradiction manifested itself in the employment situation.

They call their project ‘a peace offensive’, which seems to me a contradiction in terms.

It is a contradiction to say you know him but he's a stranger.

The growth of any new-born thing is fraught with contradictions and struggle.

became entangled in his own contradictions;

"Once the principal contradiction is grasped, all problems will be readily solved."

Your reply today is in direct contradiction to what you said last week.

It has increased the contradictions between the two superpowers.

deconstruction is interested in exploring language and revealing self-contradiction and instability.

Real-world Examples

A distinction should be made between the primary and secondary contradictions.

Source: IELTS Vocabulary: Category Recognition

This is the contradiction that the Green New Deal describes.

Source: Vox opinion

Okay, so there is a direct contradiction.

Source: Fastrack IELTS Reading High Score Secrets

" I grow weary of contradiction, " said Phineas Nigellus.

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

My dear boy, it's a contradiction in terms.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 1

Yeah, I know, what a contradiction. But they were right.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

And that's because Sid's entire life is a contradiction.

Source: Tales of Imagination and Creativity

China and Japan have agreed to properly manage maritime contradictions and differences.

Source: CRI Online December 2021 Collection

The very idea of more humane war may seem a contradiction in terms.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

A gas-guzzling car for an environmentalist, Rob? Isn't that a contradiction – aren't you being a hypocrite?

Source: 6 Minute English

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