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| Catch-22 |
a situation in which one is trapped between two logically contradictory rules or regulations that make successful action impossible. |
| consistent |
not contradictory; in agreement. [1/2 definitions] |
| contradiction |
a person or thing that has contradictory qualities, elements, or the like. [1/4 definitions] |
| doublethink |
the simultaneous acceptance of two contradictory statements. |
| enigma |
something puzzling, contradictory, or mysterious; something for which a solution cannot be found. [1/2 definitions] |
| estoppel |
in law, a prohibition against making an allegation or denial that is contradictory, esp. to an allegation or denial made previously. |
| generally |
discounting contradictory or exceptional specific instances. [1/3 definitions] |
| inconsistent |
not following logically; contradictory. [1/2 definitions] |
| noncontradictory |
combined form of contradictory. |
| paradox |
a person, thing, or situation that exhibits contrasting or contradictory qualities. [1/3 definitions] |
| rebut |
to prove false by means of contradictory evidence or argument; refute. [1/3 definitions] |
| repugnance |
the quality of being contradictory or inconsistent. [1/2 definitions] |
| schizophrenia |
(informal) the existence of strongly contradictory elements, characteristics, motives, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| self-contradiction |
a statement, idea, or action that contains contradictory elements. [1/2 definitions] |
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