contradiction in terms

== English == === Noun === contradiction in terms (plural contradictions in terms) A phrase or expression in which the component words contradict one another, often unintentionally, or are claimed to do so when seen from a particular point of view. "A miniature giant" is a contradiction in terms. ==== Usage notes ==== See the usage notes at oxymoron ==== Synonyms ==== oxymoron (considered incorrect in formal usage – see the usage notes at oxymoron) contradictio in terminis ==== Hypernyms ==== contradiction ==== Translations ====