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SELF-CONTRADICTORY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does self-contradictory mean?
• SELF-CONTRADICTORY (adjective)
The adjective SELF-CONTRADICTORY has 2 senses:
1. seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true
2. in disagreement
Familiarity information: SELF-CONTRADICTORY used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• SELF-CONTRADICTORY (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true
Synonyms:
paradoxical; self-contradictory
Context example:
it is paradoxical that standing is more tiring than walking
Similar:
incomprehensible; inexplicable (incapable of being explained or accounted for)
Sense 2
Meaning:
In disagreement
Synonyms:
at odds; conflicting; contradictory; self-contradictory
Context example:
contradictory attributes of unjust justice and loving vindictiveness
Similar:
inconsistent (displaying a lack of consistency)
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