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contradiction

con·tra·dic·tion [ kòntrə díksh'n ] (plural con·tra·dic·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. something illogical: something that has aspects that are illogical or inconsistent with each other
a contradiction in terms

2. opposing statement: a statement, or the making of a statement, that opposes or disagrees with somebody or something
I can say without fear of contradiction that she is our best worker.

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