paraconsistent

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How do you pronounce paraconsistent?

The recorded pronunciation is /pæɹəkənˈsɪstənt/.

What does paraconsistent mean?

Dealing with contradictions in a discriminating way, in order to avoid acceptance of one from entailing acceptance of all contradictions.

Where does paraconsistent come from?

Coined in 1976 by the Peruvian philosopher Francisco Miró Quesada, from para- + consistent.

How to pronounce paraconsistent

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