contradiction in German
contradiction in German is Widerspruch, Gegensatz — contradiction means a statement or idea that is inconsistent with another, or that clashes with itself.
contradiction in German
Widerspruch
Widerspruch
(countable) A statement that contradicts itself, i.e., a statement that claims that the same thing is true and that it is false at the same time and in the same senses of the terms.
Gegensatz
(countable) A statement that contradicts itself, i.e., a statement that claims that the same thing is true and that it is false at the same time and in the same senses of the terms.
What does "contradiction" mean?
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noun A statement or idea that is inconsistent with another, or that clashes with itself.
"There's a clear contradiction between what he said last week and what he's saying now."
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noun The act of contradicting.
"She grew tired of his constant contradiction of everything she said."
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contradiction in a sentence
- There's a clear contradiction between what he said last week and what he's saying now.
- "A silent alarm" almost sounds like a contradiction in terms.
- She grew tired of his constant contradiction of everything she said.
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What is "contradiction" in German?
"contradiction" in German is Widerspruch, Gegensatz. contradiction means: A statement or idea that is inconsistent with another, or that clashes with itself.
How do you use "contradiction" in a sentence?
Example: "There's a clear contradiction between what he said last week and what he's saying now." In German, "contradiction" is Widerspruch, Gegensatz.
Are there other ways to say "contradiction" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "contradiction": Widerspruch, Gegensatz.
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