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contradiction in terms

/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃən ɪn tɜːmz/

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phrase

/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃən ɪn tɜːmz/C1formal
  • ruФраза, используемая для описания утверждения или концепции, содержащей две противоположные или несовместимые идеи, что делает её логически невозможной или самопротиворечивой.

A phrase used to describe a statement or concept that contains two opposing or inconsistent ideas, making it logically impossible or self-contradictory.

  1. Logical inconsistencyB2formal

    A phrase or statement that contains two ideas that are opposite or incompatible, making it logically impossible.

    ruЛогическая несостыковка

    • 'Jumbo shrimp' is often considered a contradiction in terms.
    • The idea of a 'silent scream' is a contradiction in terms.
    • Calling him a 'honest politician' seems like a contradiction in terms.