CONTRADICTION, noun [Latin] 1. An assertion of the contrary to what has been said or affirmed; denial; contrary declaration. 2. Opposition, whether by words, reproaches or attempts to defeat. Consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself. Hebrews 12:3. 3. Direct opposition or repugnancy; inconsistency with itself; incongruity or contrariety of things, words, thoughts or propositions. These theorems involve a contradiction If we perceive truth, we thereby perceive whatever is false in contradiction to it.
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