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Based on this etymological information, what is the most likely meaning of the word contradict?
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Based on this etymological information, what is the most likely meaning of the word contradict?

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Contracdict - deny the truth of (a statement), especially by asserting the opposite

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When we break the word apart, "contra" would correlate with contrast, which means against. Now "dict" stems from the word diction which means to speak. So the correct answer would be to speak against something.
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