Cool MateMeaning of Contradiction
a lack of agreement between facts, opinions, actions, etc.
In simple words: A statement that says two things that cannot both be true.
Contradiction in a sentence
- There is a contradiction between the two sets of figures.
- How can we resolve this apparent contradiction?
- His public speeches are **in direct contradiction to** his personal lifestyle.
- That's in direct contradiction to what he said yesterday.
- There is an apparent contradiction between the needs of workers and those of employers.
- There's a basic contradiction in the whole idea of paying for justice.
- I think I can say, **without fear of contradiction**, that…
- Now you say you both left at ten—that's a contradiction of your last statement.
- A ‘nomad settlement’ is a contradiction in terms.
- The idea is almost a contradiction in terms.
How to use Contradiction
Use 'contradiction' when discussing beliefs or statements that oppose each other. It's suitable for formal discussions, debates, and academic writing but may feel too formal in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
noun + of + contradiction
Memory hint
Think of 'contra' meaning against; a contradiction is when two statements fight against each other.
Related words
Collocations with Contradiction
Synonyms for Contradiction
- discrepancy
- conflict
- inconsistency
- opposition
- contrariety
Opposites of Contradiction
Common mistakes with Contradiction
- Confusing 'contradiction' with 'controversy'
- Using it as a verb instead of a noun
- Mispronouncing the word and stressing the wrong syllable
Compare Contradiction with Discrepancy, Conflict, Opposition
Contradiction appears in
Contradiction in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تناقض
عبارة تقول شيئين لا يمكن أن يكونا صحيحين في نفس الوقت.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বিরোধিতা
এমন একটি বিবৃতি যা দুটি জিনিস বলে যা সত্য হতে পারে না।
- GermanDeutsch
Widerspruch
Eine Aussage, die zwei Dinge sagt, die nicht beide wahr sein können.
- SpanishEspañol
Contradicción
Una afirmación que dice dos cosas que no pueden ser ciertas al mismo tiempo.
- Persianفارسی
تناقض
بیانیهای که دو چیز را میگوید که نمیتوانند هر دو درست باشند.
- FrenchFrançais
Contradiction
Une affirmation qui dit deux choses qui ne peuvent pas être vraies en même temps.
- Hindiहिन्दी
विरोधाभास
एक ऐसा बयान जिसमें दो ऐसी बातें कही गई हों जो दोनों सच नहीं हो सकतीं।
- ItalianItaliano
Contraddizione
Una frase che dice due cose che non possono essere entrambe vere.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Contradição
Uma afirmação que diz duas coisas que não podem ser ambas verdadeiras.
- RussianРусский
Противоречие
Утверждение, в котором говорится две вещи, которые не могут быть правдой одновременно.
- Urduاردو
ضد و نقیض, تضاد
ایک ایسا بیان جو دو ایسی باتیں کہتا ہے جن میں سے دونوں سچ نہیں ہو سکتیں۔
- Chinese中文
矛盾
一种说法，包含两个不可能同时为真的事物。
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- Conflict
- Opposition
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Frequently asked questions about Contradiction
What does Contradiction mean?
A statement that says two things that cannot both be true.
What is the definition of Contradiction?
a lack of agreement between facts, opinions, actions, etc.
How do you use Contradiction in a sentence?
There is a contradiction between the two sets of figures.
Can you give another example of Contradiction?
How can we resolve this apparent contradiction?
What are synonyms for Contradiction?
Common alternatives include discrepancy, conflict, inconsistency, opposition, contrariety.
What is the opposite of Contradiction?
Opposite meanings include agreement, consistency.
What words go with Contradiction?
It commonly pairs with complete, direct, flat, in contradiction to, in contradiction with, contradiction between, a contradiction in terms.
What are common mistakes when using Contradiction?
Confusing 'contradiction' with 'controversy' Using it as a verb instead of a noun Mispronouncing the word and stressing the wrong syllable
How do you pronounce Contradiction?
US: /["/ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Contradiction?
Use 'contradiction' when discussing beliefs or statements that oppose each other. It's suitable for formal discussions, debates, and academic writing but may feel too formal in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Contradiction?
"Contradiction" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.