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
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
The committee's chair Debbie Abrahams said the government needs a unified strategy on youth employment to tackle these contradictions.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Harris’ address at the site of the Declaration’s signing does not shy away from America’s contradictions.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
And in both instances, Jefferson managed to convince himself that these apparent contradictions were, well, merely apparent.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
