👉 The term "contradictory" is used to describe two statements or ideas that are not compatible with each other. They are contradictory if they do not share a common core of truth, meaning there exists at least one instance where either statement is true while the other is false. For example, two people may have conflicting opinions about whether it's better to wear a mask indoors or outdoors, but neither would be able to provide an accurate answer that both agree on. In this case, "contrad