contradictory

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contradictory (comparative more contradictory, superlative most contradictory)

Positive
contradictory

Comparative
more contradictory

Superlative
most contradictory
  1. That contradicts something, such as an argument.
  2. That is itself a contradiction.
  3. That is diametrically opposed to something.
  4. Mutually exclusive.
  5. Tending to contradict or oppose, contrarious

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that contradicts something
that is itself a contradiction
that is diametrically opposed to something
mutually exclusive
tending to contradict, contrarious
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[edit] Noun

Singular
contradictory

Plural
contradictories

contradictory (plural contradictories)

  1. (logic) Any of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false.

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any of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false

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