Definition of contradiction in English:

contradiction

noun kɒntrəˈdɪkʃ(ə)nˌkɑntrəˈdɪkʃ(ə)n

1A combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another.
矛盾；对立；抵触
the proposed new system suffers from a set of internal contradictions
提出的新制度内部矛盾百出。
Example sentencesExamples
- It is beset by contradictions in the statements of Ministers.
- Such a coalition will melt down because of its own internal contradictions.
- The Hegelian dialectic attempts to grasp the totality of the system and argues that change occurs as a result of contradictions internal to that system.
- The mass of contradictions in statements means someone is lying, he said.
- Political competition within the nobility interacted with the social and economic contradictions to produce violent internal conflict.
- It was full of misleading statements and contradictions.
- Such were the tensions and internal contradictions of his rather unhappy life that you feel relief for the man when he finally dies.
- If its existence is rejected, we reject the thing itself with all its predicates; and no question of contradiction can then arise.
- As you can see there is a clear contradiction in these two statements.
- But there is a great contradiction between these chauvinistic ideas and what is happening in the village.
- And the basic contradiction is the contradiction between the doing and the denial of doing, life and death.
- It is possible that this movement's internal contradictions will cause an early collapse.
- Nevertheless, these internal contradictions never came to surface until 1989.
- And the judge very obviously was struggling with the clear contradiction between those two ideas today.
- Paradoxically, the exhibition as a whole is enriched by its internal contradictions.
- Most likely, he saw and probably still sees no contradiction between the two objectives.
- Actually, there is no contradiction between those positions.
- Neither side has a monopoly on either good ideas or glaring contradictions.
- Prosecutors said, however, they found some contradictions in their statements.
- Because even the idea of a contradiction between science and faith was predicated on a concept of faith as a kind of profane knowledge.
1. 1.1 A situation in which inconsistent elements are present.
  自相矛盾的人（或事物、情况）
  the paradox of using force to overcome force is a real contradiction
  以暴制暴实在是一种自相矛盾的悖论。
  Example sentencesExamples
  In the case of Henry Moore, this presents an immediate contradiction.
  Of course, it may be foolish to assume that the two references to peace present an irreconcilable contradiction.
  The conspiracy theorists' response to that apparent contradiction is that it's all a part of the conspiracy.
  The new antithesis forms out of elements of the original contradiction that didn't make it into the synthesis.
  His complex character is presented as a contradiction, as he despises cheats but finds many ways throughout the film to prove that he is one.
  And there does seem to be a pretty flat contradiction between those two points.
  This ‘state of necessity’ emerges from a contradiction, a moral dilemma.
  He actively engages with the Anglican theological position on the sacraments in order to resolve this contradiction.
  There is no contradiction here; positions and choices are not the same thing.
  Apart from being a contradiction, it is an idea for which there is no convincing evidence.
  If anyone had any doubts about the degree of contradiction on the Opposition's side of the House, let me read these remarks.
  At the heart of the present political conflict is an intractable contradiction.
  In its broadest context, the primary contradiction in this new century is the dilemma between globalization and state sovereignty.
  How can one account for such a marked contradiction between the story presented by the newspaper and the version written by Miller?
  If we fail, they will say that there is a real contradiction between the western world and the Islamic world.
  The current situation reveals a fundamental contradiction in Orthodox-Catholic politics.
  For the advancement of human freedom, this contradiction presents both an opportunity and a threat.
  There is a contradiction here, both within his statements and with the biblical text.
  If this idea seems like a contradiction then it serves only to highlight our difficulty; it does not make the dilemma any less relevant.
  So there is absolutely no contradiction in the position I have adopted in this Chamber, whatsoever.
2. 1.2mass noun The statement of a position opposite to one already made.
  反驳，驳斥
  the second sentence appears to be in flat contradiction of the first
  第二句话似乎正好反驳了第一句话。
  count noun the experiment provides a contradiction of the hypothesis
  该实验驳斥了这种假设。
  Example sentencesExamples
  That statement is a direct contradiction of the two most important conclusions of the report, which the Minister says he accepts.
  Having been personally responsible for the delivery of many of these I can make this statement without fear of contradiction.
  All this was in direct contradiction of the intelligence reports he had received, but also - remember - in good faith.
  The following scientists dispute the first claim and stand as living testimony in contradiction to the second.
  The problem with endeavor is that it appears to be in contradiction with the statement of God.
  They've already argued that these two statements are in bold contradiction.
  In practice, preserving the natural world is in contradiction to what is understood as progress.
  For one state to push its own foreign policy in contradiction, and even defiance, of the federal government is a new phenomenon.
  The result was in direct contradiction of the editing process ordered by the trial judge.
  Well, that is in direct contradiction to the aims and objectives of this bill.
  In fact, the contradiction with the present study is only in terms of conclusions and not in terms of results.
  At the time, I did not question him on his contradiction of his earlier pronouncement.
  This of course is in direct contradiction of the US Constitution.
  A concept must be framed in such a way that it can be subjected to criticism and possible contradiction.
  This was in direct contradiction with the established religion.
  At first sight, the emergence of the EU as a regional grouping seems to be in contradiction with the direction and thrust of globalization.
  We'll arrive at the rather obvious contradiction in this position in one moment.
  It's kind of sacrilegious, a contradiction of a contract with your audience.
  Thus, jealousy is in direct contradiction with God's will.
  As an observer, I can testify that the comments made by these powerful and successful people were in flat contradiction to the caricature.
  Synonyms
  denial, refutation, rebuttal, countering, counterstatement, opposite
  negation
  formal gainsaying
  rare confutation

Phrases

contradiction in terms

A statement or group of words associating incompatible objects or ideas.
自相矛盾的说法
she has demonstrated that the term ‘student-athlete’ isn't always a contradiction in terms
Example sentencesExamples
- In fact, a statement of their dimensions is an apparent contradiction in terms.
- To others, it can only be a contradiction in terms.
- Indeed, many people regard the very idea of group-differentiated citizenship as a contradiction in terms.
- The idea of a real Englishman is almost a contradiction in terms, like talking about a real theme park or a real golf club.
- Am I the only one who sees the contradiction in terms here?
- I have never witnessed such a contradiction in terms.
- Having a progressive movement without young people is practically a contradiction in terms - and is doomed to failure.
- Some people might think of judgment and forgiveness as incompatible, or as a contradiction in terms.
- The very idea of empowerment through cultural heritage is a contradiction in terms.
- Since we do not know how to stand outside the universe - the very idea is almost a contradiction in terms - the only evidence we can use comes from within it.
Synonyms
conflict, clash, disagreement, opposition, inconsistency, lack of congruence, incongruity, incongruousness, mismatch, variance

Origin

Late Middle English: via Old French from Latin contradictio(n-), from the verb contradicere (see contradict).

verdict from Middle English:
After the Norman Conquest, French became the language of the law in England and many French legal terms made their way into English. Verdict came immediately from French, but goes back to Latin verus ‘true’, source also of verify (Middle English), veritable (Late Middle English), and very (Middle English), and dicere ‘to say’, from which addict (mid 16th century) originally ‘assigned by decree’ and so bound to something; condition (Middle English) speaking with, agreement; contradiction (Late Middle English) ‘speaking against’; dictate (early 17th century); predict (late 16th century) ‘speaking in advance’; and numerous other words derive.

Definition of contradiction in US English:

contradiction

nounˌkäntrəˈdikSH(ə)nˌkɑntrəˈdɪkʃ(ə)n

1A combination of statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposed to one another.
矛盾；对立；抵触
the proposed new system suffers from a set of internal contradictions
提出的新制度内部矛盾百出。
Example sentencesExamples
- Nevertheless, these internal contradictions never came to surface until 1989.
- The Hegelian dialectic attempts to grasp the totality of the system and argues that change occurs as a result of contradictions internal to that system.
- And the judge very obviously was struggling with the clear contradiction between those two ideas today.
- Political competition within the nobility interacted with the social and economic contradictions to produce violent internal conflict.
- Prosecutors said, however, they found some contradictions in their statements.
- It was full of misleading statements and contradictions.
- Neither side has a monopoly on either good ideas or glaring contradictions.
- Such were the tensions and internal contradictions of his rather unhappy life that you feel relief for the man when he finally dies.
- But there is a great contradiction between these chauvinistic ideas and what is happening in the village.
- It is beset by contradictions in the statements of Ministers.
- Paradoxically, the exhibition as a whole is enriched by its internal contradictions.
- Most likely, he saw and probably still sees no contradiction between the two objectives.
- Actually, there is no contradiction between those positions.
- And the basic contradiction is the contradiction between the doing and the denial of doing, life and death.
- The mass of contradictions in statements means someone is lying, he said.
- If its existence is rejected, we reject the thing itself with all its predicates; and no question of contradiction can then arise.
- As you can see there is a clear contradiction in these two statements.
- Such a coalition will melt down because of its own internal contradictions.
- It is possible that this movement's internal contradictions will cause an early collapse.
- Because even the idea of a contradiction between science and faith was predicated on a concept of faith as a kind of profane knowledge.
1. 1.1 A person, thing, or situation in which inconsistent elements are present.
  自相矛盾的人（或事物、情况）
  the paradox of using force to overcome force is a real contradiction
  以暴制暴实在是一种自相矛盾的悖论。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Apart from being a contradiction, it is an idea for which there is no convincing evidence.
  The conspiracy theorists' response to that apparent contradiction is that it's all a part of the conspiracy.
  Of course, it may be foolish to assume that the two references to peace present an irreconcilable contradiction.
  He actively engages with the Anglican theological position on the sacraments in order to resolve this contradiction.
  So there is absolutely no contradiction in the position I have adopted in this Chamber, whatsoever.
  The current situation reveals a fundamental contradiction in Orthodox-Catholic politics.
  In the case of Henry Moore, this presents an immediate contradiction.
  And there does seem to be a pretty flat contradiction between those two points.
  In its broadest context, the primary contradiction in this new century is the dilemma between globalization and state sovereignty.
  There is no contradiction here; positions and choices are not the same thing.
  For the advancement of human freedom, this contradiction presents both an opportunity and a threat.
  This ‘state of necessity’ emerges from a contradiction, a moral dilemma.
  There is a contradiction here, both within his statements and with the biblical text.
  If anyone had any doubts about the degree of contradiction on the Opposition's side of the House, let me read these remarks.
  At the heart of the present political conflict is an intractable contradiction.
  The new antithesis forms out of elements of the original contradiction that didn't make it into the synthesis.
  How can one account for such a marked contradiction between the story presented by the newspaper and the version written by Miller?
  If we fail, they will say that there is a real contradiction between the western world and the Islamic world.
  If this idea seems like a contradiction then it serves only to highlight our difficulty; it does not make the dilemma any less relevant.
  His complex character is presented as a contradiction, as he despises cheats but finds many ways throughout the film to prove that he is one.
2. 1.2 The statement of a position opposite to one already made.
  反驳，驳斥
  the second sentence appears to be in flat contradiction of the first
  第二句话似乎正好反驳了第一句话。
  the experiment provides a contradiction of the hypothesis
  该实验驳斥了这种假设。
  Example sentencesExamples
  They've already argued that these two statements are in bold contradiction.
  The following scientists dispute the first claim and stand as living testimony in contradiction to the second.
  In fact, the contradiction with the present study is only in terms of conclusions and not in terms of results.
  All this was in direct contradiction of the intelligence reports he had received, but also - remember - in good faith.
  As an observer, I can testify that the comments made by these powerful and successful people were in flat contradiction to the caricature.
  For one state to push its own foreign policy in contradiction, and even defiance, of the federal government is a new phenomenon.
  This of course is in direct contradiction of the US Constitution.
  We'll arrive at the rather obvious contradiction in this position in one moment.
  That statement is a direct contradiction of the two most important conclusions of the report, which the Minister says he accepts.
  It's kind of sacrilegious, a contradiction of a contract with your audience.
  Well, that is in direct contradiction to the aims and objectives of this bill.
  This was in direct contradiction with the established religion.
  The result was in direct contradiction of the editing process ordered by the trial judge.
  At the time, I did not question him on his contradiction of his earlier pronouncement.
  In practice, preserving the natural world is in contradiction to what is understood as progress.
  Thus, jealousy is in direct contradiction with God's will.
  The problem with endeavor is that it appears to be in contradiction with the statement of God.
  Having been personally responsible for the delivery of many of these I can make this statement without fear of contradiction.
  A concept must be framed in such a way that it can be subjected to criticism and possible contradiction.
  At first sight, the emergence of the EU as a regional grouping seems to be in contradiction with the direction and thrust of globalization.
  Synonyms
  denial, refutation, rebuttal, countering, counterstatement, opposite

Phrases

contradiction in terms

A statement or group of words associating objects or ideas that are incompatible.
自相矛盾的说法
“true fiction” is a contradiction in terms
Example sentencesExamples
- The very idea of empowerment through cultural heritage is a contradiction in terms.
- To others, it can only be a contradiction in terms.
- The idea of a real Englishman is almost a contradiction in terms, like talking about a real theme park or a real golf club.
- Am I the only one who sees the contradiction in terms here?
- Indeed, many people regard the very idea of group-differentiated citizenship as a contradiction in terms.
- Having a progressive movement without young people is practically a contradiction in terms - and is doomed to failure.
- Some people might think of judgment and forgiveness as incompatible, or as a contradiction in terms.
- I have never witnessed such a contradiction in terms.
- Since we do not know how to stand outside the universe - the very idea is almost a contradiction in terms - the only evidence we can use comes from within it.
- In fact, a statement of their dimensions is an apparent contradiction in terms.
Synonyms
conflict, clash, disagreement, opposition, inconsistency, lack of congruence, incongruity, incongruousness, mismatch, variance

Origin

Late Middle English: via Old French from Latin contradictio(n-), from the verb contradicere (see contradict).

单词	contradiction
释义	Definition of contradiction in English: contradiction noun kɒntrəˈdɪkʃ(ə)nˌkɑntrəˈdɪkʃ(ə)n 1A combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another. 矛盾；对立；抵触 the proposed new system suffers from a set of internal contradictions 提出的新制度内部矛盾百出。 Example sentencesExamples It is beset by contradictions in the statements of Ministers. Such a coalition will melt down because of its own internal contradictions. The Hegelian dialectic attempts to grasp the totality of the system and argues that change occurs as a result of contradictions internal to that system. The mass of contradictions in statements means someone is lying, he said. Political competition within the nobility interacted with the social and economic contradictions to produce violent internal conflict. It was full of misleading statements and contradictions. Such were the tensions and internal contradictions of his rather unhappy life that you feel relief for the man when he finally dies. If its existence is rejected, we reject the thing itself with all its predicates; and no question of contradiction can then arise. As you can see there is a clear contradiction in these two statements. But there is a great contradiction between these chauvinistic ideas and what is happening in the village. And the basic contradiction is the contradiction between the doing and the denial of doing, life and death. It is possible that this movement's internal contradictions will cause an early collapse. Nevertheless, these internal contradictions never came to surface until 1989. And the judge very obviously was struggling with the clear contradiction between those two ideas today. Paradoxically, the exhibition as a whole is enriched by its internal contradictions. Most likely, he saw and probably still sees no contradiction between the two objectives. Actually, there is no contradiction between those positions. Neither side has a monopoly on either good ideas or glaring contradictions. Prosecutors said, however, they found some contradictions in their statements. Because even the idea of a contradiction between science and faith was predicated on a concept of faith as a kind of profane knowledge. 1.1 A situation in which inconsistent elements are present. 自相矛盾的人（或事物、情况） the paradox of using force to overcome force is a real contradiction 以暴制暴实在是一种自相矛盾的悖论。 Example sentencesExamples In the case of Henry Moore, this presents an immediate contradiction. Of course, it may be foolish to assume that the two references to peace present an irreconcilable contradiction. The conspiracy theorists' response to that apparent contradiction is that it's all a part of the conspiracy. The new antithesis forms out of elements of the original contradiction that didn't make it into the synthesis. His complex character is presented as a contradiction, as he despises cheats but finds many ways throughout the film to prove that he is one. And there does seem to be a pretty flat contradiction between those two points. This ‘state of necessity’ emerges from a contradiction, a moral dilemma. He actively engages with the Anglican theological position on the sacraments in order to resolve this contradiction. There is no contradiction here; positions and choices are not the same thing. Apart from being a contradiction, it is an idea for which there is no convincing evidence. If anyone had any doubts about the degree of contradiction on the Opposition's side of the House, let me read these remarks. At the heart of the present political conflict is an intractable contradiction. In its broadest context, the primary contradiction in this new century is the dilemma between globalization and state sovereignty. How can one account for such a marked contradiction between the story presented by the newspaper and the version written by Miller? If we fail, they will say that there is a real contradiction between the western world and the Islamic world. The current situation reveals a fundamental contradiction in Orthodox-Catholic politics. For the advancement of human freedom, this contradiction presents both an opportunity and a threat. There is a contradiction here, both within his statements and with the biblical text. If this idea seems like a contradiction then it serves only to highlight our difficulty; it does not make the dilemma any less relevant. So there is absolutely no contradiction in the position I have adopted in this Chamber, whatsoever. 1.2mass noun The statement of a position opposite to one already made. 反驳，驳斥 the second sentence appears to be in flat contradiction of the first 第二句话似乎正好反驳了第一句话。 count noun the experiment provides a contradiction of the hypothesis 该实验驳斥了这种假设。 Example sentencesExamples That statement is a direct contradiction of the two most important conclusions of the report, which the Minister says he accepts. Having been personally responsible for the delivery of many of these I can make this statement without fear of contradiction. All this was in direct contradiction of the intelligence reports he had received, but also - remember - in good faith. The following scientists dispute the first claim and stand as living testimony in contradiction to the second. The problem with endeavor is that it appears to be in contradiction with the statement of God. They've already argued that these two statements are in bold contradiction. In practice, preserving the natural world is in contradiction to what is understood as progress. For one state to push its own foreign policy in contradiction, and even defiance, of the federal government is a new phenomenon. The result was in direct contradiction of the editing process ordered by the trial judge. Well, that is in direct contradiction to the aims and objectives of this bill. In fact, the contradiction with the present study is only in terms of conclusions and not in terms of results. At the time, I did not question him on his contradiction of his earlier pronouncement. This of course is in direct contradiction of the US Constitution. A concept must be framed in such a way that it can be subjected to criticism and possible contradiction. This was in direct contradiction with the established religion. At first sight, the emergence of the EU as a regional grouping seems to be in contradiction with the direction and thrust of globalization. We'll arrive at the rather obvious contradiction in this position in one moment. It's kind of sacrilegious, a contradiction of a contract with your audience. Thus, jealousy is in direct contradiction with God's will. As an observer, I can testify that the comments made by these powerful and successful people were in flat contradiction to the caricature. Synonyms denial, refutation, rebuttal, countering, counterstatement, opposite negation formal gainsaying rare confutation Phrases contradiction in terms A statement or group of words associating incompatible objects or ideas. 自相矛盾的说法 she has demonstrated that the term ‘student-athlete’ isn't always a contradiction in terms Example sentencesExamples In fact, a statement of their dimensions is an apparent contradiction in terms. To others, it can only be a contradiction in terms. Indeed, many people regard the very idea of group-differentiated citizenship as a contradiction in terms. The idea of a real Englishman is almost a contradiction in terms, like talking about a real theme park or a real golf club. Am I the only one who sees the contradiction in terms here? I have never witnessed such a contradiction in terms. Having a progressive movement without young people is practically a contradiction in terms - and is doomed to failure. Some people might think of judgment and forgiveness as incompatible, or as a contradiction in terms. The very idea of empowerment through cultural heritage is a contradiction in terms. Since we do not know how to stand outside the universe - the very idea is almost a contradiction in terms - the only evidence we can use comes from within it. Synonyms conflict, clash, disagreement, opposition, inconsistency, lack of congruence, incongruity, incongruousness, mismatch, variance Origin Late Middle English: via Old French from Latin contradictio(n-), from the verb contradicere (see contradict). verdict from Middle English: After the Norman Conquest, French became the language of the law in England and many French legal terms made their way into English. Verdict came immediately from French, but goes back to Latin verus ‘true’, source also of verify (Middle English), veritable (Late Middle English), and very (Middle English), and dicere ‘to say’, from which addict (mid 16th century) originally ‘assigned by decree’ and so bound to something; condition (Middle English) speaking with, agreement; contradiction (Late Middle English) ‘speaking against’; dictate (early 17th century); predict (late 16th century) ‘speaking in advance’; and numerous other words derive. noun.1 phr. Definition of contradiction in US English: contradiction nounˌkäntrəˈdikSH(ə)nˌkɑntrəˈdɪkʃ(ə)n 1A combination of statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposed to one another. 矛盾；对立；抵触 the proposed new system suffers from a set of internal contradictions 提出的新制度内部矛盾百出。 Example sentencesExamples Nevertheless, these internal contradictions never came to surface until 1989. The Hegelian dialectic attempts to grasp the totality of the system and argues that change occurs as a result of contradictions internal to that system. And the judge very obviously was struggling with the clear contradiction between those two ideas today. Political competition within the nobility interacted with the social and economic contradictions to produce violent internal conflict. Prosecutors said, however, they found some contradictions in their statements. It was full of misleading statements and contradictions. Neither side has a monopoly on either good ideas or glaring contradictions. Such were the tensions and internal contradictions of his rather unhappy life that you feel relief for the man when he finally dies. But there is a great contradiction between these chauvinistic ideas and what is happening in the village. It is beset by contradictions in the statements of Ministers. Paradoxically, the exhibition as a whole is enriched by its internal contradictions. Most likely, he saw and probably still sees no contradiction between the two objectives. Actually, there is no contradiction between those positions. And the basic contradiction is the contradiction between the doing and the denial of doing, life and death. The mass of contradictions in statements means someone is lying, he said. If its existence is rejected, we reject the thing itself with all its predicates; and no question of contradiction can then arise. As you can see there is a clear contradiction in these two statements. Such a coalition will melt down because of its own internal contradictions. It is possible that this movement's internal contradictions will cause an early collapse. Because even the idea of a contradiction between science and faith was predicated on a concept of faith as a kind of profane knowledge. 1.1 A person, thing, or situation in which inconsistent elements are present. 自相矛盾的人（或事物、情况） the paradox of using force to overcome force is a real contradiction 以暴制暴实在是一种自相矛盾的悖论。 Example sentencesExamples Apart from being a contradiction, it is an idea for which there is no convincing evidence. The conspiracy theorists' response to that apparent contradiction is that it's all a part of the conspiracy. Of course, it may be foolish to assume that the two references to peace present an irreconcilable contradiction. He actively engages with the Anglican theological position on the sacraments in order to resolve this contradiction. So there is absolutely no contradiction in the position I have adopted in this Chamber, whatsoever. The current situation reveals a fundamental contradiction in Orthodox-Catholic politics. In the case of Henry Moore, this presents an immediate contradiction. And there does seem to be a pretty flat contradiction between those two points. In its broadest context, the primary contradiction in this new century is the dilemma between globalization and state sovereignty. There is no contradiction here; positions and choices are not the same thing. For the advancement of human freedom, this contradiction presents both an opportunity and a threat. This ‘state of necessity’ emerges from a contradiction, a moral dilemma. There is a contradiction here, both within his statements and with the biblical text. If anyone had any doubts about the degree of contradiction on the Opposition's side of the House, let me read these remarks. At the heart of the present political conflict is an intractable contradiction. The new antithesis forms out of elements of the original contradiction that didn't make it into the synthesis. How can one account for such a marked contradiction between the story presented by the newspaper and the version written by Miller? If we fail, they will say that there is a real contradiction between the western world and the Islamic world. If this idea seems like a contradiction then it serves only to highlight our difficulty; it does not make the dilemma any less relevant. His complex character is presented as a contradiction, as he despises cheats but finds many ways throughout the film to prove that he is one. 1.2 The statement of a position opposite to one already made. 反驳，驳斥 the second sentence appears to be in flat contradiction of the first 第二句话似乎正好反驳了第一句话。 the experiment provides a contradiction of the hypothesis 该实验驳斥了这种假设。 Example sentencesExamples They've already argued that these two statements are in bold contradiction. The following scientists dispute the first claim and stand as living testimony in contradiction to the second. In fact, the contradiction with the present study is only in terms of conclusions and not in terms of results. All this was in direct contradiction of the intelligence reports he had received, but also - remember - in good faith. As an observer, I can testify that the comments made by these powerful and successful people were in flat contradiction to the caricature. For one state to push its own foreign policy in contradiction, and even defiance, of the federal government is a new phenomenon. This of course is in direct contradiction of the US Constitution. We'll arrive at the rather obvious contradiction in this position in one moment. That statement is a direct contradiction of the two most important conclusions of the report, which the Minister says he accepts. It's kind of sacrilegious, a contradiction of a contract with your audience. Well, that is in direct contradiction to the aims and objectives of this bill. This was in direct contradiction with the established religion. The result was in direct contradiction of the editing process ordered by the trial judge. At the time, I did not question him on his contradiction of his earlier pronouncement. In practice, preserving the natural world is in contradiction to what is understood as progress. Thus, jealousy is in direct contradiction with God's will. The problem with endeavor is that it appears to be in contradiction with the statement of God. Having been personally responsible for the delivery of many of these I can make this statement without fear of contradiction. A concept must be framed in such a way that it can be subjected to criticism and possible contradiction. At first sight, the emergence of the EU as a regional grouping seems to be in contradiction with the direction and thrust of globalization. Synonyms denial, refutation, rebuttal, countering, counterstatement, opposite Phrases contradiction in terms A statement or group of words associating objects or ideas that are incompatible. 自相矛盾的说法 “true fiction” is a contradiction in terms Example sentencesExamples The very idea of empowerment through cultural heritage is a contradiction in terms. To others, it can only be a contradiction in terms. The idea of a real Englishman is almost a contradiction in terms, like talking about a real theme park or a real golf club. Am I the only one who sees the contradiction in terms here? Indeed, many people regard the very idea of group-differentiated citizenship as a contradiction in terms. Having a progressive movement without young people is practically a contradiction in terms - and is doomed to failure. Some people might think of judgment and forgiveness as incompatible, or as a contradiction in terms. I have never witnessed such a contradiction in terms. Since we do not know how to stand outside the universe - the very idea is almost a contradiction in terms - the only evidence we can use comes from within it. In fact, a statement of their dimensions is an apparent contradiction in terms. Synonyms conflict, clash, disagreement, opposition, inconsistency, lack of congruence, incongruity, incongruousness, mismatch, variance Origin Late Middle English: via Old French from Latin contradictio(n-), from the verb contradicere (see contradict). noun.1 phr.
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