contradictory
English
/ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkt(ə)ɹi/, /ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/
adj
Definitions
- That contradicts something, such as an argument.
- That is itself a contradiction.
- That is diametrically opposed to something.
- Mutually exclusive.
- Tending to contradict or oppose, contrarious.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin contradictorius, contradico.
Origin
Latin
contradico
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Cognates and derived terms
- contradictorily English
- contradictoriness English
- noncontradictory English
- self-contradictory English
- uncontradictory English
- contradico Latin
- contradictorius Latin
- dīcō Latin