con·tra·dic·to·ry (k n tr -d k t-r )adj. 1. Involving, of the nature of, or being a contradiction. See Synonyms at opposite. 2. Given to contradicting. n. pl. con·tra·dic·to·ries Logic Either of two propositions related in such a way that it is impossible for both to be true or both to be false. con tra·dicto·ri·ly adv.con tra·dicto·ri·ness n. |
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| Noun | 1. | contradictoriness - the relation that exists when opposites cannot coexist oppositeness, opposition - the relation between opposed entities incompatibility, inconsistency, mutual exclusiveness, repugnance - the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time |
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