Contradictio in adjecto

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Contradictio in adjecto (Latin) is a logical inconsistency between a noun and its modifying adjective. Examples are "square circle," "inert activity" and "controlled or non-market prices."[1]

References

  1. ↑ Percy L. Greaves, Jr. "Mises Made Easier ", 1974. Referenced 2014-06-30.

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