Things that are opposite to each other are contradictions. Example: evolution is a contradiction to creationism.
To demonstrate the validity of a statement using proof by absurdity or contradiction, we assume the opposite of the statement is true and then show that this assumption leads to a logical contradiction or absurdity. This contradiction proves that the original statement must be true.
The statement "I always tell the truth" implies a contradiction because if the person always tells the truth, then they cannot lie, but if they were lying about always telling the truth, it would create a contradiction.
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One way to create a contradiction in a sentence is to use two phrases or ideas that oppose each other. For example, "The ice cream was delicious, but it tasted terrible." This sentence sets up a contradiction by using contradictory descriptions for the ice cream's taste.
The bristles on the brush were stiff and scratchy, making it uncomfortable to use. His calm demeanor sharply contrasted with the contradiction in his words, causing confusion among the listeners.
A contradiction comprises a pair of statements which make mutually inconsistent assertions.
An implicit contradiction, as opposed to an explicit contradiction, is hidden within the logical structure of the statement. If you figure it out, you will discover that there is a contradiction. Explicit contradictions don't have to be figured out, they merely have to be pointed out.
"But" can mean "hypothetically" or "in contradiction," and be replaced with "however" or "actually."
There is no contradiction.
if mind operates without conflict or contradiction--unity of heart is said to be there
In general a contradiction cannot be proved.
An oxymoron is a contradiction that contains irony.
Death's Contradiction was created in 2006.
Walking Contradiction was created in 1995.
Contradiction - album - was created in 1976-05.
Contradiction is a noun. Contradict would be the verb form.
Life of Contradiction was created on 2008-03-25.