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Antonyms for contradictory


Grammar : Adj
Spell : kon-truh-dik-tuh-ree
Phonetic Transcription : ˌkɒn trəˈdɪk tə ri



Definition of contradictory

Origin :
  • 1530s, "mutually opposed, at variance," from Late Latin contradictorius "containing a contradiction or objection," from contradictus, past participle of contradicere (see contradiction). Meaning "fond of contradicting" is from 1891. Used earlier as a noun (late 14c.).
  • adj antagonistic
Example sentences :
  • She stated the fact as one without a hint of any contradictory possibility.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • The Cherub waited for an explanation of these contradictory remarks.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • Contradictory rumours were abroad on the subject of his hair.
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • The answers to this question were various and contradictory.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • The most contradictory rumors are in circulation about Stanton.
  • Extract from : « Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 » by Adam Gurowski
  • What a variety of contradictory theories, which are all apparently sound!
  • Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
  • Contradictory reports about the boy have reached the missionaries.
  • Extract from : « Things as They Are » by Amy Wilson-Carmichael
  • In the Republic the ideas are spoken of in two ways, which though not contradictory are different.
  • Extract from : « Meno » by Plato
  • She wished that she was not so tired, so open to contradictory impressions.
  • Extract from : « Where Angels Fear to Tread » by E. M. Forster
  • As a matter of fact, he knows that the contradictory proposition is true.
  • Extract from : « England and Germany » by Emile Joseph Dillon

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