contraddittorio

contradictory, inconsistent

adjective kohn-trahd-eet-TOH-ryoh Rare

Also means

cross-examination (legal noun)

Usage Note

Contraddittorio as an adjective means self-contradictory or mutually inconsistent. As a legal noun (il contraddittorio), it refers to the adversarial principle in Italian law — the right of both parties to hear and challenge evidence. This legal sense is common in journalism. Feminine: contraddittoria; plural: contraddittori / contraddittorie.

Examples

"Le sue dichiarazioni sono contraddittorie."

Natural Translation

His statements are contradictory.

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