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contradictory

/ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkt(ə)ɹi/

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noun

Contradiction

Either of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false.

Examples :

"The politician's statements about lowering taxes and increasing government spending were a clear contradictory. "

Les déclarations du politicien sur la baisse des impôts et l'augmentation des dépenses publiques étaient une claire contradiction.

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adjective

Contradictoire

That contradicts something, such as an argument.

Examples :

"My brother's statement that he finished his homework was contradictory to the empty notebook I saw on his desk. "

L'affirmation de mon frère selon laquelle il avait fini ses devoirs était contradictoire avec le cahier vide que j'ai vu sur son bureau.

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adjective

Contradictoire

That is itself a contradiction.

Examples :

"His statement about wanting to be a doctor but also hating science was contradictory. "

Sa déclaration de vouloir être médecin tout en détestant les sciences était contradictoire.

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adjective

Contradictoire, opposé

That is diametrically opposed to something.

Examples :

"Her actions were contradictory; she told me to be honest, but then lied to her boss herself. "

Ses actions étaient contradictoires : elle m'a dit d'être honnête, mais elle a ensuite menti à son patron.

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adjective

Contradictoire, contradictoires

Mutually exclusive.

Examples :

"His two explanations for being late were contradictory; he said he missed the bus and also that he overslept. "

Ses deux explications pour son retard étaient contradictoires : il a dit qu'il avait raté le bus et qu'il s'était également endormi.

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adjective

Contradictoire, opposé

Tending to contradict or oppose, contrarious.

Examples :

"Her two alibis were contradictory; one claimed she was at home, while the other placed her miles away at a restaurant. "

Ses deux alibis étaient contradictoires : l'un affirmait qu'elle était chez elle, tandis que l'autre la situait à des kilomètres de là, dans un restaurant.

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