Tegenstrijdig
Example: Hun meningen over vrijheid zijn volledig tegenstrijdig.
Definition
"Tegenstrijdig" is an adjective used to describe ideas, opinions, or statements that are in direct opposition or conflict with each other. For example, "Their opinions on freedom are completely contradictory" illustrates how "tegenstrijdig" signals a clear clash between viewpoints.
Etymology
The Dutch word "tegenstrijdig" comes from the combination of "tegen," meaning 'against,' and "strijdig," derived from "strijd," meaning 'conflict' or 'battle.' So, "tegenstrijdig" literally means 'against conflict,' capturing the sense of opposing or contradictory elements. Did you know? The root "strijd" is related to the English word 'stride,' originally linked to walking with force or purpose, much like a battle march.
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"Tegenstrijdig" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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