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contradiction

/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃən/
con · tra · dic · tion /ˌkɒn · trə · ˈdɪk · ʃən/
English Definition
n. a situation in which two things are opposite or very different
中文释义
矛盾
Significado en Español
contradicción
한국어 뜻
모순
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mâu thuẫn
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Example Sentence

There is a contradiction in his statement.

他的陈述中存在矛盾之处。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “contradiction”:

  1. A consistency
  2. B harmony
  3. C inconsistency
  4. D agreement
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C — inconsistency. “contradiction” means n. a situation in which two things are opposite or very different

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

It is a plain ______ to say the room is both totally empty and crowded.

  1. A lie
  2. B match
  3. C contradiction
  4. D truth
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C — contradiction. “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.

How do you use “contradiction” in a sentence?

There is a contradiction in his statement. (他的陈述中存在矛盾之处。)

What are synonyms for “contradiction”?

inconsistency, conflict, paradox — all close in meaning to contradiction (n. a situation in which two things are opposite or very different).

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.

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