contradiction

From Wiktionary

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

[change] Pronunciation

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

[change] Noun

Singular contradiction

Plural contradictions

1. A contradiction is evidence, or a claim that something else is untrue.

   Although he says that he was not there that night, he says that he met Lucy, and we know that she was there. This seems like a contradiction.