contradiction
intermediateB1/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃən/ · con-tra-dic-tion
A statement that asserts two contradictory propositions.
Meanings
A statement that asserts two contradictory propositions.
ایک بیان جو دو متضاد تصورات کا دعویٰ کرتا ہے۔
مخالفت
mukhalifat
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- logical contradiction
- direct contradiction
- open contradiction
Example Sentences
His actions were a contradiction to his promises.
اس کے اعمال اس کے وعدوں کی مخالفت تھے۔
Us ke aamal us ke waadon ki mukhalifat the.
There is a contradiction in your statement.
آپ کے بیان میں ایک تضاد ہے۔
Aap ke bayan mein ek tazad hai.
Philosophers often discuss the nature of contradiction.
فلاسفر اکثر تضاد کی نوعیت پر بحث کرتے ہیں۔
Philosopher aksar tazad ki noiyat par behas karte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember the 'contra' in contradiction as 'against', linking to opposing ideas.
Visualize two arrows pointing in opposite directions to remember contradiction.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
اپنی ہی باتوں کا تو کیا ہے، کیا میرا کہنا حد ہے؟
Apni hi baaton ka to kya hai, kya mera kehna had hai?
What value are my own words, is there a limit to what I say?
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ایک بات میں دو متضاد بیانات نہیں ہو سکتے۔
Ek baat mein do mutazad bayanat nahin ho sakte.
Two contradictory statements cannot exist in one matter.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "contradictio" — a speaking against
First known use: 15th century
The word 'contradiction' has its roots in the Latin word 'contradictio', which means to speak against. It has been used in English since the late Middle Ages.