contradiction
noun
the act of contradicting; gainsaying or opposition.
contradictions
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pluralof contradiction.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But it turned out to be a weak case, one that falls apart under the weight of its own contradictions, omissions, and leaps of illogic.
From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026
If you haven’t been following the controversy, Wilson felt that Nolan had flattened the saga by mostly erasing the Greek gods and Odysseus’ wit, lust and thorny contradictions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
The experience suggests that to achieve enlightenment, one must embrace these limitations, come to peace with contradictions, and maintain faith in a larger order that we cannot fathom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
There are some contradictions in for example, full tax and spend devolution for every region.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Dicey’s job was to see through the contradictions and find out where they made sense together.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
