contradiction
noun/ˌkɑntrəˈdɪkʃən/
Frequency rank: #8,094 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a situation in which two statements or ideas cannot both be true at the same time.
Example sentence
There is a clear contradiction between what he said yesterday and what he is saying now.
Synonyms & related words
More words in ranks 8,001–8,100
- checklista list of items to be checked or tasks to be completed in order.
- clampA device used to grip or fasten things tightly together.
- competitivenessthe quality of being able to compete strongly against rivals.
- confederationA union of states or groups joined together for a common purpose while retaining some independence.
- confidentialitythe state of keeping information secret and private.
- coronationThe ceremony in which a monarch is crowned and officially given royal power.
- crackera thin, crisp biscuit, usually eaten as a snack or with food.
- cunningclever at achieving goals through indirect or deceitful methods; crafty.
- depictiona representation or description of someone or something in art, writing, or film.
- diabetichaving or relating to diabetes, a condition in which the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar.