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self-contradictory - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'self-contradictory' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Self-contradictory [ a.]
- Contradicting one's self or itself.

Meaning of 'self-contradictory' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . self-contradictory [ s]
Meaning (1):
- in disagreement
Example in sentence:
  • contradictory attributes of unjust justice and loving vindictiveness;
  • the figures are at odds with our findings
Meaning (2):
- seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true
Example in sentence:
  • it is paradoxical that standing is more tiring than walking

Nearby Words:

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