contradictory
bercanggah
definition
noun
He entitles this kind of opposition dialectical, and that of contradictories analytical.
a contradictory proposition.
adjective
the two attitudes are contradictory
mutually opposed or inconsistent.
example
But these authors reached their conclusion by ignoring the 'contradictory' data!
However, subsequent studies led to 'contradictory' conclusions.
Adelphia is struggling with the price issue at the moment, partly because the evidence is somewhat 'contradictory' .
As I see it and as I think the articles in this issue indicate, these two positions are neither diametrically opposed nor 'contradictory' .
As a skilled political counsellor More had to display his rhetorical skills in justifying often mutually incompatible or 'contradictory' statements and beliefs in the service of the state.
There is so much of it, it is so 'contradictory' , so obviously motivated by economic interests, so commodified, so much to be distrusted.
I'm sure that we could even come up with 'contradictory' principles based on this kind of reasoning.
But there is another element involved that is less visible and far more 'contradictory' .
Since I believe not in mistakes, but in likes and dislikes, I find Shaw's musical judgment equally acute in both of his 'contradictory' conclusions.
It suggests to the outsider that he must have been exceptionally vague, and probably 'contradictory' .
Despite this, the Committee reached conclusions that are 'contradictory' and that were not based on a comprehensive review of the available literature.
In each case, the judge must decide which of the possibly 'contradictory' principles is the most important.
In addition, human behavior is highly complex, 'contradictory' , and remarkably unpredictable.
And when it comes to discussions about his effectiveness in playing that card, there are similarly 'contradictory' conclusions.
Its coup has, however, put it in an exposed position, for it must now deliver this 'contradictory' package.
The war experiences of the individual nations are too different and internally 'contradictory' .
According to John Stirton, research into the influence of polls on electoral behaviour is 'contradictory' .
Secular culture so often teaches us that religion and science are mutually exclusive, even 'contradictory' , forces.
Quite the opposite - it's the observation of 'contradictory' evidence that refines those models and tools, and drives science forwards.
Even within weeks, or given years, he'll go back and forth on the very same issue and express points of view that are mutually completely 'contradictory' .
This 'contradictory' behaviour is due to its own economic myths.
These studies lead to different, and often 'contradictory' , conclusions.
An individual can also say 'contradictory' things at different times.
The basic law of logic is the principle of non-contradiction, namely that it is 'contradictory' to say that something can both be and not be at the same time.
However, Ruskin was a complex and 'contradictory' figure who must always be viewed in context.
It is always difficult to explain to students of politics how the core concepts of liberty and equality are 'contradictory' yet mutually constitutive.
Medical evidence is often 'contradictory' and value laden; many decisions about treatments will be difficult.
For any pair of 'contradictory' premises, one must be true and the other false.
He cannot, however, be forced in the name of tolerance to agree that all points of view, including those that are mutually 'contradictory' , are equally valid.
I suspect the resulting product would be 'contradictory' - different reporters seeing different realities.
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