contradiction

contradiction is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkʃən/, SAMPA: /%kQntr@"dIkS@n/
• (US) IPA: /ˌkɑːntɹəˈdɪkʃən/, SAMPA: /%kA:ntr@"dIkS@n/

Noun

Singular contradiction

Plural contradictions

1. The act of contradicting.

   He says that he was not there that night: that was a contradiction of his previous statement.

2. A statement which makes two (or more) claims which both cannot be true.

   There is a contradiction in saying that she is a widow who never married.