Antonyms for contradiction

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kon-truh-dik-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˌkɒn trəˈdɪk ʃən

Definition of contradiction

Origin : late 14c., from Old French contradiction or directly from Latin contradictionem (nominative contradictio) "a reply, objection, counterargument," noun of action from past participle stem of contradicere, in classical Latin contra dicere "to speak against," from contra "against" (see contra) + dicere "to speak" (see diction).

noun variance to something

Example sentences :

This explosion of the doctor's meant that he invited and awaited some contradiction.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

You may be inclined to think this a contradiction, for all such promptings to crime must be base.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

Here is a contradiction which it seems to me can scarcely be reconciled.
Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka

People who will be dealing in contradiction ought to pay for it.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

I am aware that what I am now saying appears to be in contradiction with my other statements.
Extract from : « The Truth About Woman » by C. Gasquoine Hartley

Here was a contradiction in their conduct that they never so much as caught sight of.
Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola

And, having (naturally) developed this into a contradiction, she then tries 5d.
Extract from : « A Tangled Tale » by Lewis Carroll

Thus we are led to infer that the contradiction is an appearance only, and witchery of the senses.
Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato

First, the contradiction must be at the same time and in the same relation.
Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato

This leads him into a tiresome digression, which is intended to explain the nature of contradiction.
Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato

Synonyms for contradiction

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