contradictory

Noun
  1. Two propositions are contradictories if both cannot be true (or both cannot be false) at the same time (synset 113805471)
    is a type of: logical relation - a relation between propositions
Adjective
  1. Of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false (synset 302390712)
    "`perfect' and `imperfect' are contradictory terms"
    similar to: antonymous - of words: having opposite meanings
  2. That confounds or contradicts or confuses (synset 302365135)
    similar to: unsupportive - not furnishing support or assistance
    same as: confounding
  3. In disagreement (synset 300580585)
    "the figures are at odds with our findings"; "contradictory attributes of unjust justice and loving vindictiveness"
    similar to: inconsistent - displaying a lack of consistency
    same as: at odds, conflicting, self-contradictory
  4. Unable for both to exist or be true at the same time (synset 300510662)
    similar to: incompatible - not compatible
    same as: mutually exclusive

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