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[()·じゅん()]
mujun
noun, suru verb, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 矛盾

noun, suru verb, no adjective
  1. contradiction; inconsistency

Definition and Synonyms for 矛盾

Contravene go against, as of rules and laws
Synonyms: 反する, 抵触, 矛盾
Contradict be in contradiction with
Synonyms: 矛盾
Contradiction the speech act of contradicting someone
Synonyms: 矛盾
Contradiction a statement that is necessarily false
Synonyms: とんちんかん, 不合理, 抵触, 撞着, 矛盾, 矛盾撞着, 背反, 背馳
Contradictory two propositions are contradictories if both cannot be true (or both cannot be false) at the same time
Synonyms: 矛盾
Contradiction opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
Synonyms: 撞着, 相反, 矛盾, 矛盾撞着, 背反, 背馳, 齟齬
Inconsistency the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time
Synonyms: 不一致, 矛盾

Meanings for each kanji in 矛盾

» halberd; arms; festival float
» shield; escutcheon; pretext

Categories 矛盾 is a member of

Break act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
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Vary be at variance with
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Negation the speech act of negating
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Oppositeness the relation between opposed entities
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Contradictoriness the relation that exists when opposites cannot coexist
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Falsity a false statement
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Logical Relation a relation between propositions
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Sample Sentences for 矛盾

The results will not contradict the theory.
His behavior conflicts with what he says.
For example, if a chain-smoking teacher cautions a pupil for smoking, that warning is self-contradictory.
Love is a great contradiction. You cannot live without it but at the same time you will be hurt by it.
He isn't consistent with himself.

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