contradiction
kɒntrəˈdɪkʃ(ə)n/
noun
kɒntrəˈdɪkʃ(ə)n/
noun
- a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another. "the proposed new system suffers from a set of internal contradictions"
- a situation in which inconsistent elements are present.
"the paradox of using force to overcome force is a real contradiction" - the statement of a position opposite to one already made. eg:
There's a young hasidic jew who goes into the Yucatan pub in Stoke Newington to watch Chelsea games.
- a situation in which inconsistent elements are present.