Contradictory

/ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/ noun adjective

Either of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false.

What it means

  1. (noun) Either of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false.
  2. (adjective) That contradicts something, such as an argument.
  3. (adjective) That is itself a contradiction.
  4. (adjective) That is diametrically opposed to something.
  5. (adjective) Mutually exclusive.
  6. (adjective) Tending to contradict or oppose, contrarious.

Letter analysis

  • Contradictory contains 13 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 9 consonant(s).
  • It uses 9 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 5.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 21.

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What does Contradictory mean?

Either of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false.

How many letters are in Contradictory?

Contradictory has 13 letters.

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