self-contradict
|self-con-tra-dict|
C1
/sɛlfˌkɒntrəˈdɪkt/
to oppose oneself
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-contradict' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'contradict', where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'contradict' comes from Latin 'contradicere', meaning 'to speak against'.
Historical Evolution
'contradicere' transformed into the Old French word 'contredire', and eventually became the modern English word 'contradict'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to speak against oneself', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to assert or express something that is in direct opposition to one's own previous statement or belief.
He tends to self-contradict when discussing his plans.
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Last updated: 2025/02/08 20:06