A contradição
Example: A contradição entre os fatos gerou muita confusão.
Definition
"A contradição" in philosophy refers to a situation where two or more propositions, facts, or statements are logically opposed or inconsistent with each other, making it impossible for them to be true at the same time. For example, "A contradição entre os fatos gerou muita confusão" means the contradiction between the facts caused much confusion.
Etymology
The word "a contradição" comes from the Latin 'contradictio,' which combines 'contra' meaning 'against' and 'dicere' meaning 'to say.' Did you know? It literally means 'to speak against,' capturing the essence of opposing statements or ideas.
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