Question

the root dict means say or declare. what does the word contradictory mean? distinguishing between two different ideas combining two opposite parts into one disagreeing with something that has been asserted

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "contradictory", we analyze the word parts. The prefix "contra - " means against or opposite, and the root "dict" means say or declare. So "contradictory" relates to disagreeing with a stated assertion.

• The first option is about distinguishing ideas, not related to opposing a declaration.
• The second option is about combining opposites, which is not what "contradictory" means.
• The third option, "disagreeing with something that has been asserted", matches the meaning derived from the word parts.

Answer:

disagreeing with something that has been asserted