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Contradicted: meaning, definitions and examples

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contradicted

 

[ หŒkษ’ntrษ™หˆdษชktษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

disagreement expressed

To contradict means to assert the opposite of a statement or claim. When one contradicts another, they are communicating that they hold a differing viewpoint or belief contrary to what has been stated. This can happen in various contexts, including debates, discussions, or personal conversations. Contradicting can sometimes escalate arguments, but it can also lead to productive dialogue, provided both parties remain respectful.

Synonyms

conflict, deny, dispute, oppose, refute.

Examples of usage

  • She contradicted his claim about the budget.
  • The scientist's findings contradicted previous research.
  • He always contradicts me during our debates.

Translations

Translations of the word "contradicted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น contradito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคฐเฅ‹เคง เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช widersprochen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dikontradiksi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะฟะตั€ะตั‡ะธะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sprzeciwiony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ่ซ–ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท contredit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ contradicho

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงeliลŸen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ์ˆœ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ุงู‚ุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyvrรกcen

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyvrรกtenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ้ฉณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nasprotovan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรณtmรฆlt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนัˆั‹ ะบะตะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒแƒฆแƒ›แƒ“แƒ”แƒ’แƒ”แƒ‘แƒแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™rs dรผลŸdรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ contradecido

Etymology

The term 'contradict' originates from the Latin word 'contradictus', which is the past participle of 'contradicere', meaning 'to speak against'. The roots of this word can be separated into 'contra-', meaning 'against', and 'dicere', meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. This etymology points to the fundamental concept of stating something that is contrary to another's statement. The word entered the English language in the late Middle Ages and has maintained its meaning throughout the centuries, being used in both formal and informal contexts to describe situations where conflicting statements arise. In contemporary usage, it is prominent in legal, academic, and everyday conversations, serving as a tool for critical thinking and debate.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,795, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.