English
Noun
en-noun|sgcontradiction in terms|plcontradictions in terms
- 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.
#:"A miniature giant" is a contradiction in terms.
Usage notes
See the usage notes at oxymoron
Synonyms
contradiction
oxymoron (but strictly this is incorrect - see the usage notes at oxymoron)
Translations
trans-top|Phrase or expression the components of which contradict one another
Finnish: sanonnan ristiriitaisuus, mahdottomuus, mahdoton ajatus
French: contradiction#French|contradiction f
Italian: contraddizione f
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fr:contradiction in terms
fi:contradiction in terms
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