antilogous
Definition
Adjective: - Contradictory in meaning or sense: "antilogous" describes something that is logically inconsistent or self-contradictory, often referring to statements, arguments, or ideas that oppose each other in a way that cannot be resolved.
Usage Examples
- (The argument was contradictory in its logical structure.)
- (Her statements were self-contradictory.)
- (The theories are mutually contradictory.)
Advanced Usage
- "antilogous reasoning": a form of reasoning that leads to contradictory conclusions.
- Antilogous reasoning often appears in debates where both sides present valid but incompatible evidence. (Reasoning that produces contradictions.)
Variants and Related Words
- Antilogy (noun): a contradiction in terms or ideas; a statement that conflicts with itself.
- The antilogy in his speech confused the audience. (The contradiction in his words.)
- Antilogousness (noun, rare): the quality of being antilogous.
- The antilogousness of the proposal was immediately apparent. (The contradictory nature.)
Synonyms
- Contradictory: asserting the opposite; inconsistent.
- Inconsistent: not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony.
- Paradoxical: seemingly contradictory but possibly true.
Related Idioms
- "To be at odds with itself": to contain internal contradictions.
- The policy is antilogous, at odds with its own stated goals. (The policy contradicts its own aims.)
Phrasal Verbs (none directly applicable; "antilogous" is not commonly used in phrasal verb constructions)