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Based on this etymological information, what is the most likely meaning of the word contradict?

diction: Latin, dicere "to speak"
convene: Latin, com "together" + venire "to come"
contrast: Latin, contra "against" + stare "to stand"
advent: Latin, ad "to" + venire "to come"

A. to speak together
B. to speak against something
C. to stand against something
D. to stand together

Question

Please help, will give medal.
Based on this etymological information, what is the most likely meaning of the word contradict?

diction: Latin, dicere "to speak"
convene: Latin, com "together" + venire "to come"
contrast: Latin, contra "against" + stare "to stand"
advent: Latin, ad "to" + venire "to come"

A. to speak together
B. to speak against something
C. to stand against something
D. to stand together

directrix · Answer

From the given:
Latin, contra "against"
 dicere "to speak"

Your word: contradict.
Think of contradict as "contra" + "dicere"

Which option is correct?
@AnonymousBella

anonymous · Answer

its B

directrix · Answer

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