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con·​tra·​dic·​to·​ry
ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rē

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

noun
plural con​tra​dic​to​ries

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • logic a proposition (see proposition entry 1 sense 2a) so related to another that if either of the two is true the other is false and if either is false the other must be true
Other Words
Adjective
  • con​tra​dic​to​ri​ly ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rə-lē adverb
  • con​tra​dic​to​ri​ness ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rē-nəs noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Adjective
antipodal antipodean antithetical contrary diametric (or diametrical) opposite polar
Antonyms: Adjective
noncontradictory
Examples
Adjective
  • //contradictory predictions regarding stock prices that were of no help to investors at all
First Known Use
Adjective
1656, in the meaning defined above
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Adjective
borrowed from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French contraditoire, contradictoire, borrowed from Late Latin contrādictōrius, from Latin contrādic-, variant stem of contrādīcere "to speak against, object to" + -tōrius, deverbal adjective suffix originally forming derivatives from agent nouns ending in -tōr-, -tor — more at contradict
Noun
earlier, "contradictory proposition, inconsistency," going back to Middle English contradictorie, borrowed from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French contradictoire, borrowed from Late Latin contrādictōria, noun derivative from feminine of contrādictōrius contradictory entry 1
contradictory
adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

co​op​er​a​tion
noun
co·​op·​er·​a·​tion
(ˌ)kō-ˌä-pə-ˈrā-shən

Definition

  • the actions of someone who is being helpful by doing what is wanted or asked for common effort //We are asking for your full cooperation.
  • association of persons for common benefit //established trade and economic cooperations
Other Words
  • co​op​er​a​tion​ist an class='fl'>adjective
con·​tra·​dic·​to·​ry
ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rē

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

noun
plural con​tra​dic​to​ries

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • logic a proposition (see proposition entry 1 sense 2a) so related to another that if either of the two is true the other is false and if either is false the other must be true
Other Words
Adjective
  • con​tra​dic​to​ri​ly ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rə-lē adverb
  • con​tra​dic​to​ri​ness ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rē-nəs noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Adjective
antipodal antipodean antithetical contrary diametric (or diametrical) opposite polar
Antonyms: Adjective
noncontradictory
Examples
Adjective
  • //contradictory predictions regarding stock prices that were of no help to investors at all
First Known Use
Adjective
1656, in the meaning defined above
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Adjective
borrowed from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French contraditoire, contradictoire, borrowed from Late Latin contrādictōrius, from Latin contrādic-, variant stem of contrādīcere "to speak against, object to" + -tōrius, deverbal adjective suffix originally forming derivatives from agent nouns ending in -tōr-, -tor — more at contradict
Noun
earlier, "contradictory proposition, inconsistency," going back to Middle English contradictorie, borrowed from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French contradictoire, borrowed from Late Latin contrādictōria, noun derivative from feminine of contrādictōrius contradictory entry 1
contradictory
adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

co​op​er​a​tion
noun
co·​op·​er·​a·​tion
(ˌ)kō-ˌä-pə-ˈrā-shən

Definition

  • the actions of someone who is being helpful by doing what is wanted or asked for common effort //We are asking for your full cooperation.
  • association of persons for common benefit //established trade and economic cooperations
Other Words
  • co​op​er​a​tion​ist an class='fl'>adjective
con·​tra·​dic·​to·​ry
ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rē

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

noun
plural con​tra​dic​to​ries

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • logic a proposition (see proposition entry 1 sense 2a) so related to another that if either of the two is true the other is false and if either is false the other must be true
Other Words
Adjective
  • con​tra​dic​to​ri​ly ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rə-lē adverb
  • con​tra​dic​to​ri​ness ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rē-nəs noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Adjective
antipodal antipodean antithetical contrary diametric (or diametrical) opposite polar
Antonyms: Adjective
noncontradictory
Examples
Adjective
  • //contradictory predictions regarding stock prices that were of no help to investors at all
First Known Use
Adjective
1656, in the meaning defined above
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Adjective
borrowed from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French contraditoire, contradictoire, borrowed from Late Latin contrādictōrius, from Latin contrādic-, variant stem of contrādīcere "to speak against, object to" + -tōrius, deverbal adjective suffix originally forming derivatives from agent nouns ending in -tōr-, -tor — more at contradict
Noun
earlier, "contradictory proposition, inconsistency," going back to Middle English contradictorie, borrowed from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French contradictoire, borrowed from Late Latin contrādictōria, noun derivative from feminine of contrādictōrius contradictory entry 1
contradictory
adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

co​op​er​a​tion
noun
co·​op·​er·​a·​tion
(ˌ)kō-ˌä-pə-ˈrā-shən

Definition

  • the actions of someone who is being helpful by doing what is wanted or asked for common effort //We are asking for your full cooperation.
  • association of persons for common benefit //established trade and economic cooperations
Other Words
  • co​op​er​a​tion​ist an class='fl'>adjective
con·​tra·​dic·​to·​ry
ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rē

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

noun
plural con​tra​dic​to​ries

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • logic a proposition (see proposition entry 1 sense 2a) so related to another that if either of the two is true the other is false and if either is false the other must be true
Other Words
Adjective
  • con​tra​dic​to​ri​ly ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rə-lē adverb
  • con​tra​dic​to​ri​ness ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rē-nəs noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Adjective
antipodal antipodean antithetical contrary diametric (or diametrical) opposite polar
Antonyms: Adjective
noncontradictory
Examples
Adjective
  • //contradictory predictions regarding stock prices that were of no help to investors at all
First Known Use
Adjective
1656, in the meaning defined above
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Adjective
borrowed from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French contraditoire, contradictoire, borrowed from Late Latin contrādictōrius, from Latin contrādic-, variant stem of contrādīcere "to speak against, object to" + -tōrius, deverbal adjective suffix originally forming derivatives from agent nouns ending in -tōr-, -tor — more at contradict
Noun
earlier, "contradictory proposition, inconsistency," going back to Middle English contradictorie, borrowed from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French contradictoire, borrowed from Late Latin contrādictōria, noun derivative from feminine of contrādictōrius contradictory entry 1
contradictory
adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

co​op​er​a​tion
noun
co·​op·​er·​a·​tion
(ˌ)kō-ˌä-pə-ˈrā-shən

Definition

  • the actions of someone who is being helpful by doing what is wanted or asked for common effort //We are asking for your full cooperation.
  • association of persons for common benefit //established trade and economic cooperations
Other Words
  • co​op​er​a​tion​ist an class='fl'>adjective
con·​tra·​dic·​to·​ry
ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rē

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

noun
plural con​tra​dic​to​ries

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • logic a proposition (see proposition entry 1 sense 2a) so related to another that if either of the two is true the other is false and if either is false the other must be true
Other Words
Adjective
  • con​tra​dic​to​ri​ly ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rə-lē adverb
  • con​tra​dic​to​ri​ness ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rē-nəs noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Adjective
antipodal antipodean antithetical contrary diametric (or diametrical) opposite polar
Antonyms: Adjective
noncontradictory
Examples
Adjective
  • //contradictory predictions regarding stock prices that were of no help to investors at all
First Known Use
Adjective
1656, in the meaning defined above
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Adjective
borrowed from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French contraditoire, contradictoire, borrowed from Late Latin contrādictōrius, from Latin contrādic-, variant stem of contrādīcere "to speak against, object to" + -tōrius, deverbal adjective suffix originally forming derivatives from agent nouns ending in -tōr-, -tor — more at contradict
Noun
earlier, "contradictory proposition, inconsistency," going back to Middle English contradictorie, borrowed from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French contradictoire, borrowed from Late Latin contrādictōria, noun derivative from feminine of contrādictōrius contradictory entry 1
contradictory
adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

co​op​er​a​tion
noun
co·​op·​er·​a·​tion
(ˌ)kō-ˌä-pə-ˈrā-shən

Definition

  • the actions of someone who is being helpful by doing what is wanted or asked for common effort //We are asking for your full cooperation.
  • association of persons for common benefit //established trade and economic cooperations
Other Words
  • co​op​er​a​tion​ist an class='fl'>adjective
con·​tra·​dic·​to·​ry
ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rē

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

noun
plural con​tra​dic​to​ries

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • logic a proposition (see proposition entry 1 sense 2a) so related to another that if either of the two is true the other is false and if either is false the other must be true
Other Words
Adjective
  • con​tra​dic​to​ri​ly ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rə-lē adverb
  • con​tra​dic​to​ri​ness ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rē-nəs noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Adjective
antipodal antipodean antithetical contrary diametric (or diametrical) opposite polar
Antonyms: Adjective
noncontradictory
Examples
Adjective
  • //contradictory predictions regarding stock prices that were of no help to investors at all
First Known Use
Adjective
1656, in the meaning defined above
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Adjective
borrowed from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French contraditoire, contradictoire, borrowed from Late Latin contrādictōrius, from Latin contrādic-, variant stem of contrādīcere "to speak against, object to" + -tōrius, deverbal adjective suffix originally forming derivatives from agent nouns ending in -tōr-, -tor — more at contradict
Noun
earlier, "contradictory proposition, inconsistency," going back to Middle English contradictorie, borrowed from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French contradictoire, borrowed from Late Latin contrādictōria, noun derivative from feminine of contrādictōrius contradictory entry 1
contradictory
adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

co​op​er​a​tion
noun
co·​op·​er·​a·​tion
(ˌ)kō-ˌä-pə-ˈrā-shən

Definition

  • the actions of someone who is being helpful by doing what is wanted or asked for common effort //We are asking for your full cooperation.
  • association of persons for common benefit //established trade and economic cooperations
Other Words
  • co​op​er​a​tion​ist an class='fl'>adjective
con·​tra·​dic·​to·​ry
ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rē

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

noun
plural con​tra​dic​to​ries

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • logic a proposition (see proposition entry 1 sense 2a) so related to another that if either of the two is true the other is false and if either is false the other must be true
Other Words
Adjective
  • con​tra​dic​to​ri​ly ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rə-lē adverb
  • con​tra​dic​to​ri​ness ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rē-nəs noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Adjective
antipodal antipodean antithetical contrary diametric (or diametrical) opposite polar
Antonyms: Adjective
noncontradictory
Examples
Adjective
  • //contradictory predictions regarding stock prices that were of no help to investors at all
First Known Use
Adjective
1656, in the meaning defined above
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Adjective
borrowed from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French contraditoire, contradictoire, borrowed from Late Latin contrādictōrius, from Latin contrādic-, variant stem of contrādīcere "to speak against, object to" + -tōrius, deverbal adjective suffix originally forming derivatives from agent nouns ending in -tōr-, -tor — more at contradict
Noun
earlier, "contradictory proposition, inconsistency," going back to Middle English contradictorie, borrowed from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French contradictoire, borrowed from Late Latin contrādictōria, noun derivative from feminine of contrādictōrius contradictory entry 1
contradictory
adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

co​op​er​a​tion
noun
co·​op·​er·​a·​tion
(ˌ)kō-ˌä-pə-ˈrā-shən

Definition

  • the actions of someone who is being helpful by doing what is wanted or asked for common effort //We are asking for your full cooperation.
  • association of persons for common benefit //established trade and economic cooperations
Other Words
  • co​op​er​a​tion​ist an class='fl'>adjective
con·​tra·​dic·​to·​ry
ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rē

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

noun
plural con​tra​dic​to​ries

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • logic a proposition (see proposition entry 1 sense 2a) so related to another that if either of the two is true the other is false and if either is false the other must be true
Other Words
Adjective
  • con​tra​dic​to​ri​ly ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rə-lē adverb
  • con​tra​dic​to​ri​ness ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rē-nəs noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Adjective
antipodal antipodean antithetical contrary diametric (or diametrical) opposite polar
Antonyms: Adjective
noncontradictory
Examples
Adjective
  • //contradictory predictions regarding stock prices that were of no help to investors at all
First Known Use
Adjective
1656, in the meaning defined above
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Adjective
borrowed from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French contraditoire, contradictoire, borrowed from Late Latin contrādictōrius, from Latin contrādic-, variant stem of contrādīcere "to speak against, object to" + -tōrius, deverbal adjective suffix originally forming derivatives from agent nouns ending in -tōr-, -tor — more at contradict
Noun
earlier, "contradictory proposition, inconsistency," going back to Middle English contradictorie, borrowed from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French contradictoire, borrowed from Late Latin contrādictōria, noun derivative from feminine of contrādictōrius contradictory entry 1
contradictory
adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

co​op​er​a​tion
noun
co·​op·​er·​a·​tion
(ˌ)kō-ˌä-pə-ˈrā-shən

Definition

  • the actions of someone who is being helpful by doing what is wanted or asked for common effort //We are asking for your full cooperation.
  • association of persons for common benefit //established trade and economic cooperations
Other Words
  • co​op​er​a​tion​ist