Finnish

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Etymology

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From ristiriita (contradiction, conflict) +‎ -inen.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈristiˌriːtɑi̯nen/, [ˈris̠tiˌriːt̪ɑ̝i̯ne̞n]
  • Rhymes: -iːtɑinen
  • Hyphenation(key): risti‧riitai‧nen

Adjective

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ristiriitainen (comparative ristiriitaisempi, superlative ristiriitaisin)

  1. contradictory, conflicting (that contradicts or is in conflict with something, possibly itself)
    sisäisesti ristiriitainenself-contradictory
  2. ambivalent (simultaneously experiencing or expressing opposing or contradictory feelings, beliefs, or motivations)

Declension

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Possessive forms of ristiriitainen (Kotus type 38/nainen, no gradation)
Rare. Only used with substantive adjectives.

Derived terms

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