Definitions
- Describing a situation where two statements or ideas are mutually exclusive and cannot both be true. - Referring to a disagreement or inconsistency between two things. - Talking about a conflict or opposition between two people or groups.
- Describing a situation where two things are fundamentally opposed to each other. - Referring to a contrast or difference between two things. - Talking about a conflict or opposition between two principles or ideas.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe situations where there is a conflict or opposition between two things.
- 2Both words can be used to describe disagreements or inconsistencies.
- 3Both words involve contrasting or opposing ideas or principles.
What is the difference?
- 1Definition: Contradiction refers to a situation where two statements or ideas cannot both be true, while contrariety refers to a fundamental opposition between two things.
- 2Usage: Contradiction is more commonly used than contrariety in everyday language.
- 3Tone: Contradiction has a more negative connotation, while contrariety is more neutral.
- 4Scope: Contradiction is often used in a narrower sense, while contrariety can refer to a broader range of oppositions.
Remember this!
Contradiction and contrariety both describe situations where there is a conflict or opposition between two things. However, contradiction specifically refers to a situation where two statements or ideas cannot both be true, while contrariety refers to a fundamental opposition between two things. Contradiction is more commonly used and has a more negative connotation, while contrariety is more neutral and can refer to a broader range of oppositions.
