Antinomy Definition
ăn-tĭnə-mē
antinomies
noun
Contradiction or opposition, especially between two laws or rules.
American Heritage
The opposition of one law, regulation, etc. to another.
Webster's New World
A contradiction between principles or conclusions that seem equally necessary and reasonable; a paradox.
American Heritage
A contradiction or inconsistency between two apparently reasonable principles or laws, or between conclusions drawn from them.
Webster's New World
An apparent contradiction between valid conclusions; a paradox.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Antinomy
Noun
Singular:
antinomy
Plural:
antinomiesOrigin of Antinomy
From Ancient Greek ἀντί (anti, “against”) + νόμος (nomos, “custom, law”). Surface analysis anti- (“opposite”) + -nomy (“law”)
From Wiktionary
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Latin antinomia from Greek antinomiā anti- anti- nomos law nem- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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