Contradiction meaning

What does “contradiction” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“contradiction” is a noun with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas.

contradiction

opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
(logic) a statement that is necessarily false
“the statement `he is brave and he is not brave' is a contradiction”
Synonymscontradiction in terms
the speech act of contradicting someone
“he spoke as if he thought his claims were immune to contradiction”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University