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contradiction contradiction in terms antilogy contradict Contradicted

(logic) a statement that is necessarily false WordNet 3.0

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(logic) a statement that is necessarily false WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

In traditional logic, a contradiction occurs when a proposition conflicts either with itself or established fact. Wikipedia

Logical incompatibility between two or more propositions Wikipedia Disambiguation

A logical inconsistency among two or more elements or propositions. Wiktionary

A phrase or expression in which the component words contradict one another, often unintentionally, or are claimed to do so when seen from a particular point of view. Wiktionary

Expression in which components contradict one another. Wiktionary (translation)

The statement `he is brave and he is not brave' is a contradiction WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

Marx believed that the contradictions of capitalism would lead to socialism. Wiktionary

"A miniature giant" is a contradiction in terms. Wiktionary

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WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

contradiction, contradiction in terms

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contradiction

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contradiction

Wiktionary

contradiction, contradiction in terms

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antilogy, contradict, Contradicted, Contradiction (logic), contradictions, False tautology, pragmatic contradiction

Wikidata Alias

contradictory, disagreement, incompatibility, inconsistency