noncontradictory
Free from conflict
Noncontradictory describes statements, ideas, or positions that do not contradict each other—they can both be true simultaneously.
Used in logic and philosophy to describe propositions that are consistent: The two accounts were noncontradictory, so we accepted both.
Less common than its opposite, contradictory.
Able to work together
- accordantBeing in harmony
- consonantIn agreement with
- concordantIn harmony together
- alignedArranged in proper position
complementary · conforming · congruous · matching · corresponding · reconciled · unified · synthesized
Not varying or contradicting
- coherentLogically connected throughout
- validLegally or logically sound
- soundAudible wave phenomenon
- compatibleAble to work together
congruent · harmonious · unified · axiomatic · deductive · syllogistic · propositional · tautological
Allowing single interpretation only
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
- explicitClearly and directly expressed
- unequivocalAllowing one meaning only
- definiteClearly established, not vague
straightforward · plain · unmistakable · coherent · lucid · transparent · well-defined · precise
compatible
Able to work together
- accordantBeing in harmony
- consonantIn agreement with
- concordantIn harmony together
aligned · complementary · conforming · congruous · matching · corresponding · reconciled · unified · synthesized · integrated
consistent
Not varying or contradicting
compatible · congruent · harmonious · unified · axiomatic · deductive · syllogistic · propositional · tautological · inferential
unambiguous
Allowing single interpretation only
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
- explicitClearly and directly expressed
- unequivocalAllowing one meaning only
definite · straightforward · plain · unmistakable · coherent · lucid · transparent · well-defined · precise · certain
noncontradictorycontradictory
Logically opposed to itself
self-contradictory · inconsistent · antithetical · contrary · diametric
predict, verdict, dictate, contradict, contradiction, dictum, dictation, indict, contradictory