The difference between Contradictory and Oxymoron

When used as nouns, contradictory means either of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false, whereas oxymoron means a figure of speech in which two words or phrases with opposing meanings are used together intentionally for effect.


Contradictory is also adjective with the meaning: that contradicts something, such as an argument.

check bellow for the other definitions of Contradictory and Oxymoron

  1. Contradictory as an adjective:

    That contradicts something, such as an argument.

  2. Contradictory as an adjective:

    That is itself a contradiction.

  3. Contradictory as an adjective:

    That is diametrically opposed to something.

  4. Contradictory as an adjective:

    Mutually exclusive.

  5. Contradictory as an adjective:

    Tending to contradict or oppose, contrarious.

  1. Contradictory as a noun (logic):

    Either of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false.

  1. Oxymoron as a noun:

    A figure of speech in which two words or phrases with opposing meanings are used together intentionally for effect.

  2. Oxymoron as a noun (loosely, sometimes, _, proscribed):

    A contradiction in terms.

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