contradicting

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adjective

con·​tra·​dict·​ing ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-tiŋ How to pronounce contradicting (audio)
Synonyms of contradictingnext
: implying, causing, or being a contradiction : contradictory
contradicting statements
The detectives found contradicting evidence.
… dramatically different interactions and effects (if any) on live cells and tissue that can result in contradicting conclusions.—Science

contradicting

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present participle of contradict

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Also corrosive — the contradicting and quick-changing statements. — Steven T. Dennis, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025

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Etymology

Adjective

from present participle of contradict

First Known Use

Adjective

1610, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of contradicting was in 1610

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