contradiction in terms

Other forms: contradictions in terms

Definitions of contradiction in terms
  1. noun
    (logic) a statement that is necessarily false
    synonyms: contradiction
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    types:
    antinomy
    a contradiction between two statements that seem equally reasonable
    paradox
    (logic) a statement that contradicts itself
    type of:
    falsehood, falsity, untruth
    a false statement
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