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Definition of Contradictory

1. Noun. Two propositions are contradictories if both cannot be true (or both cannot be false) at the same time.

2. Adjective. Of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false. "`perfect' and `imperfect' are contradictory terms"

3. Adjective. That confounds or contradicts or confuses.

4. Adjective. In disagreement. "Contradictory attributes of unjust justice and loving vindictiveness"

5. Adjective. Unable to be both true at the same time.

Definition of Contradictory

1. a. Affirming the contrary; implying a denial of what has been asserted; also, mutually contradicting; inconsistent.

2. n. A proposition or thing which denies or opposes another; contrariety.

Definition of Contradictory

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Contradictory

contract under seal contradance contradict contradictable contradicted contradicting contradiction contradictions contradiction in terms contradictious

contradictor contradictories contradictorily contradictoriness contradictors contradictory (current term) contradicts contradistinction contradistinguish contrafagotto

contrafissura contrail contrails contraindicant contraindicate contraindicated contraindicates contraindication contraindication contrair

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