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SELF-CONTRADICTORY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does self-contradictory mean? 

SELF-CONTRADICTORY (adjective)
  The adjective SELF-CONTRADICTORY has 2 senses:

1. seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly trueplay

2. in disagreementplay

  Familiarity information: SELF-CONTRADICTORY used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


SELF-CONTRADICTORY (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true

Synonyms:

paradoxical; self-contradictory

Context example:

it is paradoxical that standing is more tiring than walking

Similar:

incomprehensible; inexplicable (incapable of being explained or accounted for)


Sense 2

Meaning:

In disagreement

Synonyms:

at odds; conflicting; contradictory; self-contradictory

Context example:

contradictory attributes of unjust justice and loving vindictiveness

Similar:

inconsistent (displaying a lack of consistency)


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