Words Starting with 'contradictory' in Gujarati
Words Ending with 'contradictory' in Gujarati
Words Containing 'contradictory' in Gujarati
Word 'contradictory' in Other Languages
- contradictory in Assamese অসমীয়া
- contradictory in Bengali বাংলা
- contradictory in Bodo बड़ो
- contradictory in Dogri डोगरी
- contradictory in English
- contradictory in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- contradictory in Hindi हिन्दी
- contradictory in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- contradictory in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- contradictory in Konkani कोंकणी
- contradictory in Maithili মৈথিলী
- contradictory in Malayalam മലയാളം
- contradictory in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- contradictory in Marathi मराठी
- contradictory in Nepali नेपाली
- contradictory in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- contradictory in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- contradictory in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- contradictory in Santali
- contradictory in Sindhi سنڌي
- contradictory in Tamil தமிழ்
- contradictory in Telugu తెలుగు
- contradictory in Urdu اُردُو
Contradictory
Part of Speech
Adjective, Noun
Pronunciation
UK: /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪk.tər.i/ | US: /ˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪk.tɔːr.i/
Definitions
- (Adjective) Mutually opposed or inconsistent.
- (Adjective) Containing elements that conflict with one another.
- (Noun) A statement or proposition that contradicts another.
Usage Examples
- His contradictory statements made it difficult to understand his true position.
- The two witnesses gave contradictory testimonies in court.
- It is a logical contradiction to believe both ideas simultaneously.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin "contradictorius," which comes from "contradicere" (to speak against).
Synonyms
- Conflicting
- Inconsistent
- Opposing
- Paradoxical
Antonyms
- Consistent
- Harmonious
- Compatible
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Contradictorio | /kon.tɾa.dikˈtoɾ.jo/ |
| French | Contradictoire | /kɔ̃.tʁa.dik.twaʁ/ |
| German | Widersprüchlich | /ˈviː.dɐ.ʃpʁʏç.lɪç/ |
| Hindi | विरोधाभासी | /virodhābhāsī/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 矛盾的 | /máo dùn de/ |
| Russian | Противоречивый | /prətʲɪvɐˈrʲetɕɪvɨj/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪk.tər.i/
- American English: /ˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪk.tɔːr.i/
- Australian English: /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪk.tər.i/
Historical Usage
The word "contradictory" has been in use since the 15th century, often appearing in philosophical and legal discourse.
Cultural Nuances
Some cultures value contradiction as part of dialectical reasoning, while others see it as a sign of inconsistency or deception.
More Information
"Contradictory" is widely used in philosophy, logic, and law to describe statements or ideas that are mutually exclusive. The concept plays a crucial role in debates, argumentation, and legal analysis, where identifying contradictions is essential for assessing truth and coherence.