Main Entry: con·tra·dic·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-shən\

Function: noun

Date: 14th century

1 : act or an instance of contradicting
2 a : a proposition, statement, or phrase that asserts or implies both the truth and falsity of something b : a statement or phrase whose parts contradict each other <a round square is a contradiction in terms>
3 a : logical incongruity b : a situation in which inherent factors, actions, or propositions are inconsistent or contrary to one another