What is the meaning of self-contradictory?

adjective

  • Seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true.
    • usage: "it is paradoxical that standing is more tiring than walking"
  • In disagreement."the figures are at odds with our findings"; "contradictory attributes of unjust justice and loving vindictiveness- John Morley
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