contradiction

• Nom désignant le fait que des affirmations, idées ou caractéristiques sont opposées entre elles, ou l'action d'affirmer le contraire d'une déclaration.

A noun referring to a combination of statements, ideas, or features that are opposed to one another, or the act of asserting the opposite of a statement.

1. Logical inconsistencyB2formal

   A combination of statements, ideas, or features that are opposed to one another.

   Contradiction logique

   • His actions are a contradiction of his stated beliefs.
   • The theory contains a contradiction that cannot be resolved.
   • There is a contradiction between the two reports.

   Synonymesconflictdiscrepancyincongruityinconsistencyoppositionparadox

   Antonymesaccordanceagreementcoherenceconsistencyharmony

2. Statement of oppositionB1formal

   A statement that denies or opposes something previously said.

   Contradiction (énoncé d'opposition)

   • She made a direct contradiction to his claim.
   • The witness's testimony was a contradiction of the defendant's story.
   • He offered a contradiction to the popular opinion.

   Synonymescounterclaimdenialdisaffirmationnegationrebuttalrefutation

   Antonymesagreementconcurrenceconfirmationcorroboration