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self-contradiction

The definition of a self-contradiction is the act of someone or something conflicting or going against itself.

(noun)

An example of a self-contradiction is an atheist wearing a cross.

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See self-contradiction in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. contradiction of oneself or itself
  2. any statement or idea containing elements that contradict each other

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See self-contradiction in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. The act, state, or fact of contradicting oneself.
  2. An idea or statement containing contradictory elements.

Related Forms:

  • selfˌ-conˌtra·dicˈto·ry (-dĭkˈtə-rē) adjective

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