Contradiction (contradiction)

noun
/ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/
contradiction; incohérence (contradiction, incoherence)

Signification

a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency
a statement or situation that is opposed to another, inconsistency
Traduction de la signification
une combinaison d'énoncés, d'idées ou de caractéristiques qui sont opposées l'une à l'autre; incohérence
une combinaison d'enonces, d'idees ou de caracteristiques qui sont opposees l'une a l'autre; incoherence

Phrases d'exemple

There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.

Il y avait une contradiction claire entre ses paroles et ses actions.
Il y avait une contradiction claire entre ses paroles et ses actions.

Her actions are in clear contradiction to her words.

Ses actions sont en claire contradiction avec ses paroles.
Ses actions sont en claire contradiction avec ses paroles.

Synonymes

inconsistency, conflict, opposition, paradox
Entrée 1
inconsistency, conflict, opposition, paradox
Entrée 2
inconsistency, opposition, conflict, paradox

Antonymes

consistency, agreement, harmony, accord
Entrée 1
consistency, agreement, harmony, accord
Entrée 2
agreement, harmony, consistency

Collocations

direct contradiction, logical contradiction, contradiction in terms, apparent contradiction, internal contradiction
Entrée 1
direct contradiction, logical contradiction, contradiction in terms
Entrée 2
direct contradiction, apparent contradiction, internal contradiction

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