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contradictions in terms

contradictions in terms is the plural of contradiction in terms.

Meaning of contradiction in terms

Noun

contradiction in terms (plural contradictions in terms)

  1. A phrase or expression in which the component words contradict one another, often unintentionally, or are claimed to do so when seen from a particular point of view.
    • "A miniature giant" is a contradiction in terms.

Questions about contradictions in terms

What is contradictions in terms the plural of?
Contradictions in terms is the plural of contradiction in terms.

Words near contradictions in terms in the dictionary

  1. contradictionary
  2. contradictionism
  3. contradictionless
  4. contradictionlessness
  5. contradictions
  6. contradictions in terms
  7. contradictious
  8. contradictiously
  9. contradictiousness
  10. contradictive
  11. contradictively

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