Contradictori



Example: Les teories contradictòries generen un debat filosòfic intens.

Definition


"Contradictori" is a philosophical adjective describing ideas, statements, or theories that are logically opposed or mutually exclusive, such that if one is true, the other must be false. It often appears in contexts involving debate or analysis of conflicting propositions.

Etymology


The word "contradictori" comes from the Latin "contradictorius," which means 'opposing' or 'contradictory.' This Latin term is derived from "contradicere," meaning 'to speak against,' combining "contra" (against) and "dicere" (to say). Did you know? The root "dicere" is also the source of many English words related to speech, like 'dictate' and 'dictionary.'

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