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contradictory

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "contradictory" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

5 syllables
13 characters
English (US)
5syllables

contradictory

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contradictory is a polysyllabic word with 5 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, contradictory is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcontradictory

1noun
  • Either of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false.
1adjective
  • That contradicts something, such as an argument.
  • That is itself a contradiction.
  • That is diametrically opposed to something.
  • Mutually exclusive.
  • Tending to contradict or oppose, contrarious.
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