Motsigende

Motsigende is a Norwegian adjective meaning "opposing" or "contradictory." It is formed from the verb motsige, meaning "to oppose" or "to contradict," with the present participle suffix -ende. The word is used to describe statements, arguments, or positions that conflict with or oppose another claim.

The term is common in both everyday language and analytical contexts. In ordinary speech, a motsigende remark challenges what has been said by presenting the opposite view. In logic or critical discussion, motsigende propositions are those that cannot both be true at the same time, reflecting inconsistency or opposition between claims.

Examples of usage include: "Påstanden er motsigende til den foregående uttalelsen" and "resultatene fra undersøkelsen er motsigende." While not restricted to formal logic, motsigende is often used to signal contradiction or conflict between elements within an argument or set of data.

Related terms include motsigelse (opposition or contradiction), motsetning (contradiction or disparity), and selvmotsigende (self-contradictory). The term thus helps describe situations where elements fail to align due to opposing or incompatible content.