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contradiction

释义

contradiction

noun countable/uncountable

UK /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	contradiction
plural	contradictions

1
a difference in two or more statements, ideas, stories etc that makes it impossible for both or all of them to be true
They appeared unaware of the contradictions in their argument.
contradiction between:
He sees no contradiction between his religious beliefs and his membership of the party.
in direct contradiction to something:
Their short-term priorities are in direct contradiction to their long-term goals (=completely opposite to them).
Synonyms and related words
Difference and differences
difference
contrast
distinction

phrases

a contradiction in terms

without fear of contradiction

contradiction

noun countable/uncountable

US /ˌkɑntrəˈdɪkʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	contradiction
plural	contradictions

1
a difference in two or more statements, ideas, stories, etc. that makes it impossible for both or all of them to be true
They appeared unaware of the contradictions in their argument.
contradiction between:
He sees no contradiction between his religious beliefs and his membership of the party.
in direct contradiction to something:
Their short-term priorities are in direct contradiction to their long-term goals (=completely opposite to them).
Synonyms and related words
Difference and differences
difference
contrast
distinction

phrases

a contradiction in terms

without fear of contradiction

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