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contradiction

🇬🇧 UK/kɒntrə'dɪkʃ(ə)n/🇺🇸 US/.kɒntrә'dikʃәn/
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Definitions

n.

A statement or situation that is inconsistent with or denies another; a logical conflict between two ideas.

矛盾;自相矛盾;反驳

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
contraagainst, opposite
+
dictsay, speak, declare
+
ionact, process, state
=contradiction

Common Collocations

  • 1.internal contradiction内部矛盾
  • 2.apparent contradiction明显矛盾

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    There is a clear contradiction between what he said yesterday and what he claims today.

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