contradictive

[kon-truh-dik-tiv] /ˌkɒn trəˈdɪk tɪv/

adjective

tending or inclined to contradict; involving contradiction; contradictory.

Origin of contradictive

1620-1630

First recorded in 1620-30; contradict + -ive

Related forms

contradictively, adverb

contradictiveness, noun

uncontradictive, adjective

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A cross, captious, and contradictive spirit and conduct, delighting in opposition to the judgment of the church and her rulers.

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