self-contradiction
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Self-contradiction — Self con tra*dic tion, n. The act of contradicting one s self or itself; repugnancy in conceptions or in terms; a proposition consisting of two members, one of which contradicts the other; as, to be and not to be at the same time is a self… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
self-contradiction — [self′kän΄trə dik′shən] n. 1. contradiction of oneself or itself 2. any statement or idea containing elements that contradict each other self contradictory adj … English World dictionary
self-contradiction — self contradicting, adj. self contradictory, adj. /self kon treuh dik sheuhn, self /, n. 1. an act or instance of contradicting oneself or itself. 2. a statement containing contradictory elements. [1650 60] * * * … Universalium
self-contradiction — self′ contradic′tion n. 1) an act or instance of contradicting oneself or itself 2) a statement containing contradictory elements • Etymology: 1650–60 self′ contradict′ing, adj. self′ contradic′tory, adj … From formal English to slang
self-contradiction — noun Date: 1658 1. contradiction of oneself 2. a self contradictory statement or proposition … New Collegiate Dictionary
self-contradiction — noun A statement that contains a contradiction, or a premise from which one could be derived See Also: self contradictory … Wiktionary
self-contradiction — A case of one person assenting to a contradiction, or to premises from which one can be derived … Philosophy dictionary
self-contradiction — noun inconsistency between aspects or parts of a whole. Derivatives self contradicting adjective self contradictory adjective … English new terms dictionary
self-contradiction — /ˌsɛlf kɒntrəˈdɪkʃən/ (say .self kontruh dikshuhn) noun 1. the act or fact of contradicting oneself or itself. 2. a statement containing contradictory elements. –self contradictory, adjective …
self-contradiction — n. internal inconsistency. Derivatives: self contradictory adj … Useful english dictionary
