contradictory vs identical

contradictory

adj
  • That contradicts something, such as an argument. 

  • That is diametrically opposed to something. 

  • That is itself a contradiction. 

  • Mutually exclusive. 

  • Tending to contradict or oppose, contrarious. 

noun
  • Either of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false. 

identical

adj
  • Not different or other; not another or others; not different as regards self; selfsame; numerically identical. 

  • Bearing full likeness by having precisely the same set of characteristics; indistinguishable. 

  • Of twins, sharing the same genetic code. 

  • Approximating or approaching exact equivalence. 

  • Exactly equivalent. 

  • For more quotations using this term, see Citations:identical. 

noun
  • Something which has exactly the same properties as something else. 

  • An identical twin. 

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