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antilogy

[ an-til-uh-jee ]
/ ænˈtɪl ə dʒi /
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noun, plural an·til·o·gies.
a contradiction in terms or ideas.
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Origin of antilogy

First recorded in 1605–15, antilogy is from the Greek word antilogía controversy, discussion. See anti-, -logy

Words nearby antilogy

antilock, antilock brake, antilog, antilogarithm, antilogism, antilogy, antimacassar, Antimachus, antimagnetic, antimalarial, antimanic
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Words related to antilogy

antithesis, contrary, antipode, antonym, contra, contradiction, contrast, converse, counterpart, foil, inverse, obverse, opposition, paradox, reverse, antipole, other side of coin, vice versa

British Dictionary definitions for antilogy

antilogy
/ (ænˈtɪlədʒɪ) /
noun plural -gies
a contradiction in terms

Word Origin for antilogy

C17: from Greek antilogia
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