Glossary:contradiction

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Contradiction

[ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃn]

Definition

A relationship between two sentences wherein the truth of one sentence requires the falsity of the other sentence.

Examples

Raymond is married. Raymond is a bachelor.

The sky is blue. The sky is grey.

Related terms

• paradox
• logic
• antinomy
• antonym

References and links

William O'Grady: Semantics: The Analysis of Meaning