contradiction /.kɒntrә'dikʃәn/

Meaning

English definition

• (n.) opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
• (n.) (logic) a statement that is necessarily false
• (n.) the speech act of contradicting someone

Chinese translation

• n. 反驳, 矛盾
• [法] 矛盾, 否认, 反驳

Word details

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

/.kɒntrә'dikʃәn/

Syllables

4

Exam levels

CET-4 · CET-6 · Postgraduate exam · IELTS

Frequency

Zipf 3.45 · Super Super Rare

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