Contradicimus

Contradicimus is a Latin verb form that means “we contradict.” It is the first-person plural present indicative of the verb contradicere, which means to oppose, deny, or challenge what has been stated. In classical Latin, the related principal parts include contradico, contradicere, contradicavi, contradicatus, and the present indicative forms contradico, contradicis, contradicit, contradicimus, contradicitis, contradicunt. Therefore, contradicimus translates to “we contradict.”

Usage of the form occurs in direct speech and narrative to mark disagreement or rebuttal within a larger argument. The action is typically simple present: the subject acts in the present moment of discourse. The noun corresponding to the act of opposing is contradiction, from Latin contradictio, and while related, contradicere and contradicimus function as a verb rather than a noun.

In literary and historical Latin, contradicimus appears most often in dialogues, debates, and rhetorical exercises. In modern contexts, it is largely confined to Latin grammar, pedagogy, or scholarly editions of ancient authors. As with many Latin verb forms, its practical relevance today is primarily educational rather than reflective of contemporary speech. See also contradico, contradicere, and the noun contradictio for related linguistic material.