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contradiction in terms

The correct spelling is contradiction in terms.

How to pronounce contradiction in terms

noun

Say it like: Con-tra-dic-sho-n i-n t-erm-s

The correct spelling is contradiction in terms. A phrase or expression in which the component words contradict one another, often unintentionally, or are claimed to do so when seen from a particular point of view. For example: ""A miniature giant" is a contradiction in terms."

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"A miniature giant" is a contradiction in terms.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A phrase or expression in which the component words contradict one another, often unintentionally, or are claimed to do so when seen from a particular point of view.

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