2. Inclined to contradict or cavil [Obs.] Sharp.

-- Con`tra*dic"tious*ness, n. Norris.

Con`tra*dict"ive (?), a. Contradictory; inconsistent. -- Con`tra*dict"ive*ly, adv.

Con`tra*dict"or (?), n. [L.] A contradicter.

Con`tra*dict"o*ri*ly (?), adv. In a contradictory manner. Sharp.

Con"tra*dict`o*ri*ness, n. The quality of being contradictory; opposition; inconsistency. J. Whitaker.

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.

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