antilogy

[ an-til-uh-jee ]

noun

, plural an·til·o·gies.

1. a contradiction in terms or ideas.

antilogy

/ ænˈtɪlədʒɪ /

noun

1. a contradiction in terms

Word History and Origins

Origin of antilogy¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of antilogy¹

C17: from Greek antilogia

Related Words

• antithesis
• contrary