contradictio

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • The act of contradicting.
  • A reply, answer, objection, counterargument, contradiction; opposition.

Etymology

Affix from Latin contrādīcō (I speak against, contradict).

Origin

Latin

contrādīcō

Gloss

I speak against, contradict

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms