Contradictory \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.

2. Opposing or opposed; repugnant.

Schemes . . . contradictory to common sense. --Addisn.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Contradictory \Con`tra*dict"o*ry\, n.; pl. Contradictories.

1. A proposition or thing which denies or opposes another; contrariety.

It is common with princes to will contradictories. --Bacon.

2. pl. (Logic) propositions with the same terms, but opposed to each other both in quality and quantity.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)