Question

what is a contradiction? use roots and affixes as clues. an idea put into ones own words a statement with opposing ideas a hypothesis proven to be true an outspoken statement of support

Explanation:

The word "contradiction" breaks down into the prefix "contra-" (meaning against/opposing) and the root "dict" (meaning to speak/say). So it refers to a statement that goes against or opposes another idea.

Answer:

a statement with opposing ideas