I was typing up something for my homework when I noticed that when I used the word uncontradictory was marked with the little squiggly line representing a misspelled word. I was wondering if this word just wasn't in my word program's dictionary, or if I spelled it wrong, or if it is a word to begin with.
2006-09-14 09:17:16 · 6 answers · asked by Strykar Zee 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
No, "un" and "contra" both serve as negatve prefixes, so it's a double negative. Better to say "in agreement" or "aligned" than to say "uncontradictory.
2006-09-14 16:57:18 · answer #1 · answered by JEFFREY K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I checked with several dictionaries and such word is not listed, but if you go to Google search you will find that is often used by writers.
2006-09-14 09:24:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not a word, but it is being frequently used.Some words are often misspelt by a majority of people and as such they come into use in their incorrect form. Majority wins in a democracy.
2006-09-14 10:54:10 · answer #3 · answered by Jennifer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just a note about prefixes...
The affixes un- and -less are often used to make negative words, such as 'unhappy' "careless'
contradictory would not work
happy homework
2006-09-14 13:06:18 · answer #4 · answered by Chef Susy--Cookin it up! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is usually misused by many, but the proper term is supposed to be non-contradictory
2006-09-14 18:35:30 · answer #5 · answered by tombraider 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term is NON-CONTRADICTORY.
2006-09-14 09:23:47 · answer #6 · answered by Hi y´all ! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋