Question

based on the word root, which word means a statement or idea of an opposing or contrary position?
autocrat
credo
contradiction
geodesic

Explanation:

• "Autocrat" comes from roots meaning "self" and "rule", referring to a single ruler.
• "Credo" comes from the root for "believe", meaning a set of beliefs.
• "Contradiction" uses the roots "contra-" (against/opposing) and "dicere" (to speak), meaning a statement opposing another.
• "Geodesic" comes from earth-measuring roots, referring to the shortest path on a curved surface.

Answer:

contradiction