contradiction

Definition

  • noun: the act of saying something that is opposite or very different in meaning to something else
  • noun: act or an instance of 'contradicting'
  • synonyms: gainsaying, inconsistency

Examples

  • I think I can say 'without fear of contradiction' [=I can say with absolute certainty] that this year has been very successful for our company.

  • No one was surprised by the defendant's 'contradiction' of the plaintiff's accusations.

  • There is a 'contradiction' between what he said yesterday and what he said today.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - There's no glass. - Force field. There's more I have to tell you. Come on. Are you ready? - Who are you? - I am the Borg. That is a contradiction. The Borg have a collective consciousness. There are no individuals. I am the beginning, the end, the one who is many. I am the Borg. Greetings. (..)
    1996 Star Trek: First Contact