Kontradiksyon

contradiction; opposition; inconsistencynoun

Alternative meanings

contradiction; opposition between ideas; inconsistency; statement that opposes another; lack of coherence

Pronunciation

kon-trah-dik-SYON

Root and affixes

Borrowed form related to contradiction. Forms based on supak are also used, expressing opposition or going against something.

Variants or conjugations

contradiction; contradiction/objection/dissent; mutual contradiction; contradiction/conflict; contrary/opposite

Related words and expressions

against/opposed; against/opponent; argument; logic; statement; idea; truth

Meaning and usage notes

Kontradiksyon is the direct and clear form for contradiction. Pagsupak can mean contradiction, objection, or disagreement. Panagsumpaki emphasizes two things contradicting each other.