contradiction

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: con-tra-dic-tion (4)

English Definition

A combination of statements or ideas which are opposed to one another.

Example Sentence

There is a clear contradiction between his words and actions.

US IPA /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkʃn/
UK IPA /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃn/