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单词 self-contradictory
释义

self-contradictory


self-con·tra·dic·tion

(sĕlf′kŏn′trə-dĭk′shən)n.1. The act, state, or fact of contradicting oneself.2. An idea or statement containing contradictory elements.
self′-con′tra·dic′to·ry (-dĭk′tə-rē) adj.

self-contradictory

adj that displays inherent contradiction
Thesaurus
Adj.1.self-contradictory - seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true; "it is paradoxical that standing is more tiring than walking"paradoxicalincomprehensible, inexplicable - incapable of being explained or accounted for; "inexplicable errors"; "left the house at three in the morning for inexplicable reasons"
2.self-contradictory - in disagreementself-contradictory - in disagreement; "the figures are at odds with our findings"; "contradictory attributes of unjust justice and loving vindictiveness"- John Morleyat odds, conflicting, contradictoryinconsistent - displaying a lack of consistency; "inconsistent statements cannot both be true at the same time"; "inconsistent with the roadmap"
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self-contradictory


  • adj

Synonyms for self-contradictory

adj seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true

Synonyms

  • paradoxical

Related Words

  • incomprehensible
  • inexplicable

adj in disagreement

Synonyms

  • at odds
  • conflicting
  • contradictory

Related Words

  • inconsistent
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