law of contradiction; logical consistency
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
law of contradiction; principle of non-contradiction
formalA fundamental rule in formal logic stating that contradictory statements cannot both be true in the same sense at the same time. Often cited in philosophical, mathematical, and legal contexts.
Zūn遵
shǒu守
máo矛
dùn盾
lǜ律
shì是
jìn进
xíng行
yǒu有
xiào效
tuī推
lǐ理
de的
qián前
tí提
。
Adhering to the law of contradiction is a prerequisite for valid reasoning.
Tā他
de的
lùn论
zhèng证
wéi违
fǎn反
le了
máo矛
dùn盾
lǜ律
，
yīn因
cǐ此
shì是
wú无
xiào效
de的
。
His argument violates the law of contradiction and is therefore invalid.
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Luó逻
jí辑
xué学
kè课
chéng程
shǒu首
xiān先
huì会
jiǎng讲
jiě解
máo矛
dùn盾
lǜ律
。
Logic courses first explain the law of contradiction.
adjective
self-contradictory; inconsistent
formalDescribes a statement, argument, or person that violates the law of contradiction. Often used in critiques of reasoning.
Zhè这
fèn份
bào报
gào告
de的
qián前
hòu后
bù部
fen分
xiǎn显
dé得
hěn很
máo矛
dùn盾
lǜ律
。
The earlier and later parts of this report appear very self-contradictory.
Tā他
tí提
chū出
le了
yī一
gè个
máo矛
dùn盾
lǜ律
de的
guān观
diǎn点
，
ràng让
rén人
wú无
fǎ法
xìn信
fú服
。
He put forward an inconsistent viewpoint that is unconvincing.