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antinomy
[ an-tin-uh-mee ]
noun
- opposition between one law, principle, rule, etc., and another.
- Philosophy. a contradiction between two statements, both apparently obtained by correct reasoning.
antinomy
/ ænˈtɪnəmɪ; ˌæntɪˈnɒmɪk /
noun
- opposition of one law, principle, or rule to another; contradiction within a law
- philosophy contradiction existing between two apparently indubitable propositions; paradox
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Derived Forms
- antinomic, adjective
- ˌantiˈnomically, adverb
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Other Words From
- an·ti·nom·ic [an-ti-, nom, -ik], anti·nomi·cal adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of antinomy1
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Example Sentences
It is even sought to reconcile the antinomy of freedom vs. God's foreknowledge.
It is a mighty antinomy indeed, on a scale adapted to Tolstoy's giant imagination.
But, for the most part, this unfortunate antinomy in the sciences is connected with their historical development.
Now, one day M. Hadamard came to see me and the talk fell upon this antinomy.
After having set forth the antinomy we have called Richard's antinomy, he gives its explanation.
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