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antinomy Definition

an·tino·my (an tin′ə mē)

noun pl. -·mies

  1. the opposition of one law, regulation, etc. to another
  2. a contradiction or inconsistency between two apparently reasonable principles or laws, or between conclusions drawn from them

Etymology: L antinomia < Gr antinomia: see anti- & -nomy

antinomy Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • reason: The antinomy of practical reason thus arises inasmuch as we fail to distinguish these two standpoints from one another.

Adjective modifier

  • culinary: A.Warde, Consumption, Food and Taste: culinary antinomies and commodity culture, ( London, Sage, 1997 ).
  • first: The Kantian objection to real time I do need to discuss is the one in his first antinomy ( pp.

Noun used with modifier

  • language: Language antinomies constitute the essence of language, and hence must be studied from both linguistic and philosophical points of view.