antilogy

/æn.tɪˈlɒd.i/

Definitions

1. noun

A statement or proposition that is the opposite of what was expected or intended, often used in a literary or rhetorical context.

“The politician’s speech was an example of antilogy, as it contradicted his previous statements on the issue.”

Synonyms

  • oxymoron
  • paradox

Antonyms

  • axiom
  • truism