contradiction
/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃən/
con · tra · dic · tion
/ˌkɒn · trə · ˈdɪk · ʃən/
English Definition
n. a situation in which two things are opposite or very different
Significado en Español
contradicción
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mâu thuẫn
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “contradiction”:
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A
consistency
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B
harmony
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C
inconsistency
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D
agreement
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C — inconsistency.
“contradiction” means n. a situation in which two things are opposite or very different
Common questions about “contradiction”
What does “contradiction” mean?
contradiction — n. a situation in which two things are opposite or very different. In Chinese: 矛盾.
How do you pronounce “contradiction”?
contradiction is pronounced /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃən/. It breaks into 4 syllables: con · tra · dic · tion.
Is “contradiction” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. contradiction appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
