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CONTRADICTORILY
contradictorily
(adverb) in a contradictory manner; “he argued contradictorily”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
contradictorily (comparative more contradictorily, superlative most contradictorily)
In a contradictory manner
Source: Wiktionary
Con`tra*dict"o*ri*ly, adv.
Definition: In a contradictory manner. Sharp.
CONTRADICTORY
Con`tra*dict"o*ry, a. Etym: [LL. contradictorius: cf. F. contradictoire.]
1. Affirming the contrary; implying a denial of what has been asserted; also, mutually contradicting; inconsistent. "Contradictory assertions." South.
2. Opposing or opposed; repugnant. Schemes . . . contradictory to common sense. Addisn.
Con`tra*dict"o*ry, n.; pl. Contradictories (.
1. A proposition or thing which denies or opposes another; contrariety. It is common with princes to will contradictories. Bacon.
2. pl. (Logic)
Definition: propositions with the same terms, but opposed to each other both in quality and quantity.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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