antilogy

[an-til-uh-jee]

an·til·o·gy

[an-til-uh-jee]
noun, plural an·til·o·gies.
a contradiction in terms or ideas.

Origin:
1605–15; < Greek antilogía controversy, discussion. See anti-, -logy
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Antilogy is always a great word to know.
So is gobo. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
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antilogy (ænˈtɪlədʒɪ)
 
n , pl -gies
a contradiction in terms
 
[C17: from Greek antilogia]

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Main Entry:  antilogy
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  See contranym
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