Definition of Antinomy

1. Noun. A contradiction between two statements that seem equally reasonable.


Definition of Antinomy

1. n. Opposition of one law or rule to another law or rule.

Definition of Antinomy

1. a contradiction between two seemingly valid principles [n -MIES]

Medical Definition of Antinomy

1. Origin: L. Antinomia, Gr.; against + law. 1. Opposition of one law or rule to another law or rule. "Different commentators have deduced from it the very opposite doctrines. In some instances this apparent antinomy is doubtful." (De Quincey) 2. An opposing law or rule of any kind. "As it were by his own antinomy, or counterstatute." (Milton) 3. A contradiction or incompatibility of thought or language; in the Kantian philosophy, such a contradiction as arises from the attempt to apply to the ideas of the reason, relations or attributes which are appropriate only to the facts or the concepts of experience. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Antinomy

antinion
antinodal
antinode
antinodes
antinoise
antinomasia
antinome
antinomes
antinomian
antinomianism
antinomianisms
antinomians
antinomic
antinomies
antinomy (current term)
antinomy (current term)
antinovel
antinovelist
antinovelists
antinovels
antinuclear
antinuclear
antinuclear antibody
antinuclear factor
antinucleon
antinucleons
antinuke
antinuker
antinukers
antinukes

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