IPA: /kənˈtræk.tʃər/
KK: /kɒnˈtræktʃər/
Definition: A condition where a muscle or tissue becomes permanently shorter, leading to distortion or deformity, often affecting joints.
Example: After the injury, she developed a contracture that limited her movement.
IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəbl/
KK: /kɒntrəˈdɪktəbl/
Definition: Able to be denied or opposed; something that can be argued against.
Example: The theory is contradictable, meaning it can be challenged by new evidence.
IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktɪd/
KK: /kɒntrəˈdɪktɪd/
Definition: Something that is disputed or questioned, often because it contradicts another statement or belief.
Example: The findings of the study were contradicted by several experts in the field.
Definition: To say the opposite of what someone else has said; to deny the truth of something.
Example: She contradicted his statement during the meeting.
IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃəs/
KK: /kɒntrəˈdɪkʃəs/
Definition: Describing something that is full of inconsistencies or contradictions, often leading to confusion or disagreement.
Example: His argument was so contradictious that no one could follow his reasoning.
IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktə/
KK: /kɒntrəˈdɪktər/
Definition: A person who says the opposite of what someone else has said, often to challenge or dispute their statement.
Example: During the debate, she played the role of a contradicter, questioning every point made by her opponent.
IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri/
KK: /kɒntrəˈdɪktəri/
Definition: Describing something that is in conflict or disagreement with itself or another statement.
Example: His actions were contradictory to his words, making it hard to trust him.
Definition: A statement or idea that is in conflict with another, making it impossible for both to be true at the same time.
Example: The two statements were contradictory, as one claimed it was raining while the other said it was sunny.
IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈɪndɪkeɪt/
KK: /kɒntrəˈɪndɪkeɪt/
Definition: To suggest that a certain treatment or action should not be taken because it may be harmful or not suitable.
Example: The doctor said that the new medication may contraindicate the use of the old one.
IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈlætərəl/
KK: /kɒntrəˈlætərəl/
Definition: Relating to or occurring on the opposite side of the body from a specified point.
Example: The doctor explained that the pain in the left arm could be contralateral to the injury on the right side.
IPA: /ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/
KK: /kɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/
Definition: A situation where two ideas or statements are opposites of each other, often used in logic to show how one statement relates to another by negating their parts.
Example: In logic, contraposition helps to understand the relationship between different propositions.
IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈpʌntəl/
KK: /kɒntrəˈpʌntəl/
Definition: Relating to a style of music that combines two or more independent melodies to create harmony.
Example: The composer used a contrapuntal technique to enrich the texture of the piece.
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