Contradictory
Pronunciation : Con`tra*dict"o*ry
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [LL. contradictorius: cf. F. contradictoire.]
Definition : 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. Addisn.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Con`tra*dict"o*ry
Part of Speech : n.;
Definition : 1. A proposition or thing which denies or opposes another; contrariety. It is common with princes to will contradictories. Bacon.
2. pl. (Logic)
Defn: propositions with the same terms, but opposed to each other both in quality and quantity.
pl. Contradictories (.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913