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(), a.[LL. contradictorius: cf. F. contradictoire.] 1. Affirming the contrary; implying a denial of what has been asserted; also, mutually contradicting; inconsistent. "Contradictory assertions." South. 2. Opposing or opposed; repugnant. Schemes . . . contradictory to common sense. Addison. Con°tradict"ory n.; pl. Contradictories (). 1. A proposition or thing which denies or opposes another; contrariety. It is common with princes to will contradictories. Bacon. 2. pl. (Logic) propositions with the same terms, but opposed to each other both in quality and quantity. スポンサード リンク
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