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contradictory

IPA pronunciation: /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri/

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Russian meaning

противоречивый

English definition

Containing ideas or statements that are opposed to each other.

Example

His account of the events was contradictory.

Collocations

contradictory evidence
contradictory statements
mutually contradictory

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