contradictory, mutually exclusive
(adjective) unable for both to exist or be true at the same time
confounding, contradictory
(adjective) that confounds or contradicts or confuses
contradictory
(adjective) of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false; ââperfectâ and âimperfectâ are contradictory termsâ
contradictory
(noun) two propositions are contradictories if both cannot be true (or both cannot be false) at the same time
Source: WordNet® 3.1
contradictory (comparative more contradictory, superlative most contradictory)
That contradicts something, such as an argument.
That is itself a contradiction.
That is diametrically opposed to something.
Mutually exclusive.
Tending to contradict or oppose, contrarious.
• opposite
• (mutually exclusive) incompatible
contradictory (plural contradictories)
(logic) Either of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false.
• negation
Source: Wiktionary
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
10 June 2025
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