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Definition of: contradictory
(kon′trə·dik′tər·ē) adjective
1. Involving or of the nature of a contradiction; inconsistent; contrary.
2. Given or inclined to contradiction. See synonyms under ALIEN, CONTRARY, INCONGRUOUS, INIMICAL.
—noun plural ·ries Logic A proposition by means of which another proposition is absolutely denied.
—con′tra·dic′to·ri·ly adverb
—con′tra·dic′to·ri·ness noun
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