contradictory
adjective
1. of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false
- `perfect' and `imperfect' are contradictory terms
Similar word(s): antonymous
2. that confounds or contradicts or confuses
Similar word(s): unsupportive, confounding
3. in disagreement
- contradictory attributes of unjust justice and loving vindictiveness
Similar word(s): inconsistent, conflicting
4. unable for both to exist or be true at the same time
Similar word(s): incompatible
noun
1. two propositions are contradictories if both cannot be true (or both cannot be false) at the same time
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