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contradictive

[ kon-truh-dik-tiv ]

adjective

  1. tending or inclined to contradict; involving contradiction; contradictory.

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Other Words From

  • contra·dictive·ly adverb
  • contra·dictive·ness noun
  • uncon·tra·dictive adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of contradictive1

First recorded in 1620–30; contradict + -ive

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Example Sentences

A cross, captious, and contradictive spirit and conduct, delighting in opposition to the judgment of the church and her rulers.

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