Contradictional

/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃənəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, involving, or of the nature of a contradiction; inconsistent or mutually exclusive.

Etymology

From 'contradiction' (from Latin 'contradictio') plus the adjective suffix '-al' (relating to, having the nature of).

Kelly Says

Logic uses 'contradictional' relationships to prove things—if you can show that an idea and its opposite can't both be true at the same time, you've found a contradiction that helps you determine truth.

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