* contra-: This is a prefix meaning "against" or "opposite".
* dict: This is the root word meaning "to speak".
* -ing: This is a suffix indicating present participle.
So, the breakdown is: contra + dict + ing
* contra-: This is a prefix meaning "against" or "opposite".
* dict: This is the root word meaning "to speak".
* -ing: This is a suffix indicating present participle.
So, the breakdown is: contra + dict + ing