Phrase Hound found 10 phrases and 6 compound words that contain contradiction. The most common are listed below. Open contradiction in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 10
- contradiction in termsA phrase or expression in which the component words contradict one another, often unintentionally, or are claimed to do so when seen from a particular point of view.
- proof by contradictionThe proof of a statement adduced by deriving a contradiction from the statement's negation.
- self-contradictionA statement that contains a contradiction, or a premise from which one could be derived.
- non-contradictionAlternative form of noncontradiction: A statement which is logically not a contradiction.
- law of contradictionSynonym of law of noncontradiction: The principle that no statement may be simultaneously true and false at the same time and in the same sense.
- principle of contradictionSynonym of law of noncontradiction: The principle that no statement may be simultaneously true and false at the same time and in the same sense.
- proofs by contradictionplural of proof by contradiction: The proof of a statement adduced by deriving a contradiction from the statement's negation.
- law of non-contradictionAlternative spelling of law of noncontradiction: The principle that no statement may be simultaneously true and false at the same time and in the same sense.
- sign of contradictionAn entity that enjoys divine blessing, yet is subject to strong opposition.
- signs of contradictionplural of sign of contradiction: An entity that enjoys divine blessing, yet is subject to strong opposition.
Compound words 6
- noncontradictionA statement which is logically not a contradiction.
- contradictionalcontradictory; inconsistent; opposing
- contradictionlessWithout contradictions.
- contradictionismA worldview according to which contradictory statements can both be true.
- intercontradictionThe act or state of contradicting each other.
- contradictionarycontradictory.