Dictionary entry

Contradictory

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Con′tra‐dict″o‐ry (?), a. [LL. contradictorius: cf. F. contradictoire.] 1. Affirming the contrary; implying a denial of what has been asserted; also, mutually contradicting; inconsistent. “Contradictory assertions.” South.

2. Opposing or opposed; repugnant.

Schemes... contradictory to common sense.

Addisn.