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==Definition==
==Definition==


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


==Examples==
==Examples==


Raymond is married contradicts Raymond is a bachelor.
''Raymond is married contradicts Raymond is a bachelor.'' <br/>
''The sky is blue.The sky is grey.''





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Contradiction

[ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃn]


Definition

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

Examples

Raymond is married contradicts Raymond is a bachelor.
The sky is blue.The sky is grey.


Related terms


References and links

William O'Grady: Semantics: The Analysis of Meaning