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. |
contradictory [ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktərɪ]
adj
1. inconsistent; incompatible
2. given to argument and contention a contradictory person
3. (Philosophy / Logic) Logic (of a pair of statements) unable both to be true or both to be false under the same circumstances Compare contrary [5] subcontrary [1]
n pl -ries
(Philosophy / Logic) Logic a statement that cannot be true when a given statement is true or false when it is false
contradictorily adv
contradictoriness n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  contradictory - two propositions are contradictories if both cannot be true (or both cannot be false) at the same timelogical relation - a relation between propositions |
| Adj. | 1. | contradictory - of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false; "`perfect' and `imperfect' are contradictory terms" antonymous - of words: having opposite meanings |
| 2. | contradictory - that confounds or contradicts or confuses unsupportive - not furnishing support or assistance | |
| 3. | contradictory - in disagreement; "the figures are at odds with our findings"; "contradictory attributes of unjust justice and loving vindictiveness"- John Morley inconsistent - displaying a lack of consistency; "inconsistent statements cannot both be true at the same time"; "inconsistent with the roadmap" | |
| 4. | contradictory - unable to be both true at the same time incompatible - not compatible; "incompatible personalities"; "incompatible colors" |
contradictory
adjective inconsistent, conflicting, opposed, opposite, contrary, incompatible, paradoxical, irreconcilable, antithetical, discrepant He seems to be capable of holding a number of apparently contradictory attitudes.
Translations
contradictory
adj person → widersprüchlich; statements also → (sich) widersprechend; to be contradictory to something → einer Sache (dat) → widersprechen, zu etw im Widerspruch stehen; it is contradictory to claim that … → es ist ein Widerspruch, zu behaupten …; he was in a contradictory mood → er war voller Widerspruchsgeist
contradictory [ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkt/ərɪ] adj → contraddittorio/a
to be contradictory to → contraddire
contradictory [ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkt/ərɪ] adj → contraddittorio/a
to be contradictory to → contraddire
to be contradictory to → contraddire
contradictory [ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkt/ərɪ] adj → contraddittorio/a
to be contradictory to → contraddire
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