Question

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

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each word's root and meaning:

• "autocrat": Root "auto-" (self) + "crat" (rule), means a ruler with absolute power, not related to opposing positions.
• "credo": From Latin "credo" (I believe), refers to a statement of belief, not opposing.
• "contradiction": Root "contra-" (against) + "dict" (say), so it means a statement opposing another, matching the definition.
• "geodesic": Related to geometry (shortest path on a surface), irrelevant to opposing positions.

Answer:

contradiction (the option with "contradiction" as the text, as it matches the meaning of a statement of an opposing position based on its word root "contra-" (against) and "dict" (say)).