ellentmondásos
B2
Hungarian
controversial, inconsistent, contradictory, contentious
B2
1
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Meaning
causing strong disagreement or argument
Themes
disagreement
|public_debate
|strong_opinions
|society
|politics
|science
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Causing or likely to cause strong disagreement, argument, or public discussion, often because people have very different opinions about it.
B2
TECHNICAL
2
inconsistent
C1
Usage pattern:
belsőleg/logikailag ellentmondásos
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Meaning
logically self‑contradictory
Themes
logic
|mathematics
|formal_systems
|contradiction
|theory
|science
|education
Definition
In logic, mathematics, or formal systems, describing a set of statements, rules, or equations that includes a contradiction, so that they cannot all be true at once.
B2
2
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Meaning
mutually inconsistent or opposing
Themes
inconsistency
|disagreement
|evidence
|logic
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Describes statements, ideas, facts, or pieces of evidence that cannot all be true or correct at the same time because they oppose or conflict with one another.
B2
2
contentious
C1
Usage pattern:
ellentmondásos + főnév
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
causing disagreement or controversy
Themes
controversy
|disagreement
|public_debate
|communication
|politics
|society
|conflict
Definition
Likely to cause strong disagreement, argument, or controversy.
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