contradictions Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
    contradiction.
  2. noun (logic) a statement that is necessarily false
    contradiction in terms; contradiction.
    • the statement `he is brave and he is not brave' is a contradiction
  3. noun the speech act of contradicting someone
    contradiction.
    • he spoke as if he thought his claims were immune to contradiction

WordNet


Con`tra*dic"tions adjective
Definitions
  1. Filled with contradictions; inconsistent. Obs.
  2. Inclined to contradict or cavil Obs. Sharp. -- Con`tra*dic"tious*ness, n. Norris.

Webster 1913