CONTRADICTION
(noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Contradiction.
Contradiction - as a noun
Opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
oppositeness16opposition14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(logic) a statement that is necessarily false
Example: "The statement `he is brave and he is not brave' is a contradiction"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contradiction in termsHypernyms (Closely Related)
falsehood16falsity13untruth10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The speech act of contradicting someone
Example: "He spoke as if he thought his claims were immune to contradiction"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
negation9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"There is a contradiction between her words and her actions."
"His behavior is a contradiction to his principles."
"The statement he made is in contradiction with the facts."
"The contradiction between the two witnesses' testimonies caused confusion."
"Her appearance and demeanor are a contradiction to her age."
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Is CONTRADICTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contradiction is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONTRADICTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is CONTRADICTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contradiction is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONTRADICTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is CONTRADICTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contradiction is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONTRADICTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
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