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noncontradiction

noncontradiction

7.4
A state where statements or facts do not conflict
  • noun
  • /ˌnɒnˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃən/
translation icon : inconsistencia
  • Scientific theories require noncontradiction to be considered reliable and valid.

Examples

  • The report was praised for its clarity and noncontradiction throughout all sections.

  • The lawyer argued that the evidence showed complete noncontradiction in the witness statements.

  • The theory of noncontradiction is fundamental in logic.

  • In philosophy, noncontradiction helps clarify arguments.

  • The lawyer argued that the evidence showed complete noncontradiction in the witness statements.

  • Scientific theories require noncontradiction to be considered reliable and valid.

  • The report was praised for its clarity and noncontradiction throughout all sections.

Synonyms

consistency
vsnoncontradiction
10 3.8

The state of having no conflicts between ideas or rules

focuses on the general state of agreement among statements and facts
agreement
vsnoncontradiction
  • Specialized
6 1.6

When different measurements or results show the same thing

stresses being free from opposing statements rather than matching separate data
consistence
vsnoncontradiction
6.9

The way parts or ideas fit together in an argument

emphasizes lack of opposing statements rather than physical uniformity
concurrency
vsnoncontradiction
7.9

A situation in which several people or groups share the same opinion

applies to freedom from opposing statements across facts and elements

Antonyms

117 4.3

A situation where two ideas or statements cannot both be true

How Consistent

coherence
16 6.7
consistency
77 3.2
noncontradiction
7.4
inconsistency
30 4.8
contradiction
117 4.3

Surface Forms

Morphology

noncontradiction = contradiction (transparent) = non + contradict + ion

Clear negative prefix 'non-' applied to 'contradiction' meaning 'absence of contradiction' which directly matches the sense given.

Etymology

Noncontradiction comes from non- 'not' and contradiction 'saying the opposite', as in contradict, so you can remember it as 'not saying the opposite', which explains why it means being free from contradiction or having agreement among statements.