Meaning of contradiction in terms | Babel Free
Definitions
A phrase or expression in which the component words contradict one another, often unintentionally, or are claimed to do so when seen from a particular point of view.
Equivalents
Čeština
protimluv
Deutsch
Widerspruch in sich
Español
contradicción en los términos
Suomi
mahdottomuus
Français
contradiction
Polski
oksymoron
Português
contradição em termos
Svenska
självmotsägelse
Examples
“"A miniature giant" is a contradiction in terms.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.