Simple meaning
What does Contradiction mean?
a direct disagreement between ideas.
Dictionary definition
a statement, idea, or fact that is opposite to another and cannot both be true.
Example sentences
Contradiction in a sentence
easy
In class, we used contradiction to explain an idea clearly.
medium
The reading assignment asked students to identify contradiction in the passage and explain its role.
hard
During discussion, the group compared how contradiction changed the meaning of the argument in the text.
Synonyms
Words like Contradiction
related termA nearby term with a similar idea in academic contexts.
connected ideaUsed when the concept overlaps but is not always identical.
Antonyms
Opposite words
opposite ideaUseful contrast when meaning goes in a different direction.
unrelated pointUse when there is no meaningful connection or support.
Word family
Contradiction word family
Base word
contradiction
noun
contradiction
Base form.
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What does contradiction mean?
Contradiction means a direct disagreement between ideas.
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