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Uncommoncontradictory
The correct spelling is contradictory.
How to pronounce contradictory
/ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/
nounIPA: /ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/
Say it like: Con-tra-dic-tor-ee
The correct spelling is contradictory. Either of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.Either of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false.
adjective
- 1.That contradicts something, such as an argument.
- 2.That is itself a contradiction.
- 3.That is diametrically opposed to something.
- 4.Mutually exclusive.
- 5.Tending to contradict or oppose, contrarious.
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