What is the meaning of contradiction?

noun

  • Opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas.
  • Logic) a statement that is necessarily false. (
    • usage: "the statement `he is brave and he is not brave' is a contradiction"
  • The speech act of contradicting someone.
    • usage: "he spoke as if he thought his claims were immune to contradiction"
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