How Do You Spell CONTRADICT?

Pronunciation: [kˌɒntɹədˈɪkt] (IPA)

The word "contradict" is spelled with a "c" at the beginning, which is pronounced as /k/. The "o" in the second syllable is pronounced as "ah" /ə/, and the "i" in the third syllable is pronounced as "ih" /ɪ/. The "c" in the fourth syllable is pronounced as "k" /k/ again, followed by a "t" pronounced as /t/. The final syllable is pronounced with an "ekt" sound /ɪkt/. Therefore, the IPA transcription of the word "contradict" is /kənˈtrædɪkt/.

CONTRADICT Meaning and Definition

1. Contradict is a verb that refers to the act of stating or affirming the opposite of what has been previously said or believed, thereby denying or opposing a statement, claim, or proposition. It involves expressing a conflicting or contradictory viewpoint or information.

   In essence, to contradict means to counter, challenge, or dispute someone or something, typically through demonstrating inconsistency, disagreement, or variance. This can be done by presenting evidence, arguments, or facts that directly oppose or contradict the original statements, ideas, or beliefs.

   Contradicting involves highlighting inconsistencies or logical flaws in a particular argument, theory, or position by offering contradicting evidence or opposing views. It often manifests as an intentional act aimed at revealing internal inconsistencies within a statement or to challenge the validity of an assertion.

   Contradicting can take various forms, such as providing contradictory facts, pointing out logical contradictions or fallacies, presenting alternative interpretations or perspectives, or simply stating the opposite viewpoint.

   In summary, the verb "contradict" implies the act of opposing or denying a statement, claim, or proposition by presenting conflicting evidence, arguments, or viewpoints. It involves challenging the veracity, coherence, or consistency of a particular idea, thereby questioning its validity or truthfulness.

2. To oppose by words; to assert the contrary of what has been said; to gainsay; to impugn.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of CONTRADICT

The word contradict originates from the Latin word contradicere, which is composed of two elements: contra meaning against or opposite, and dicere meaning to speak. Thus, contradicere can be translated as to speak against or to speak opposite. Through gradual evolution and borrowing, the word later entered Middle English as contradicten, leading to its modern spelling and pronunciation as contradict.

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Conjugate verb Contradict

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have contradicted

you would have contradicted

he/she/it would have contradicted

we would have contradicted

they would have contradicted

I would have contradict

you would have contradict

he/she/it would have contradict

we would have contradict

they would have contradict

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been contradicting

you would have been contradicting

he/she/it would have been contradicting

we would have been contradicting

they would have been contradicting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would contradict

you would contradict

he/she/it would contradict

we would contradict

they would contradict

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be contradicting

you would be contradicting

he/she/it would be contradicting

we would be contradicting

they would be contradicting

FUTURE

I will contradict

you will contradict

he/she/it will contradict

we will contradict

they will contradict

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be contradicting

you will be contradicting

he/she/it will be contradicting

we will be contradicting

they will be contradicting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have contradicted

you will have contradicted

he/she/it will have contradicted

we will have contradicted

they will have contradicted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been contradicting

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we will have been contradicting

they will have been contradicting

IMPERATIVE

you contradict

we let´s contradict

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to contradict

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was contradicting

you were contradicting

he/she/it was contradicting

we were contradicting

they were contradicting

PAST PARTICIPLE

contradicted

PAST PERFECT

I had contradicted

you had contradicted

he/she/it had contradicted

we had contradicted

they had contradicted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been contradicting

you had been contradicting

he/she/it had been contradicting

we had been contradicting

they had been contradicting

PRESENT

I contradict

you contradict

he/she/it contradicts

we contradict

they contradict

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am contradicting

you are contradicting

he/she/it is contradicting

we are contradicting

they are contradicting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

contradicting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have contradicted

you have contradicted

he/she/it has contradicted

we have contradicted

they have contradicted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been contradicting

you have been contradicting

he/she/it has been contradicting

we have been contradicting

they have been contradicting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it contradict

SIMPLE PAST

I contradicted

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we contradicted

they contradicted