American Dictionary
Definition contradiction in American English
contradiction
noun
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[countable/uncountable]
noun
What are red words?
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- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˌkɑntrəˈdɪkʃ(ə)n/
1
a difference in two or more statements, ideas, stories, etc. that makes it impossible for both or all of them to be true
Example
They appeared unaware of the contradictions in their argument.
Example
He sees no contradiction between his religious beliefs and his membership of the party.
Example
Their short-term priorities are in direct contradiction to their long-term goals (=completely opposite to them).
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