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 contrary


Adjective
  • in an opposing direction
    • adverse currents
    • a contrary wind
  • resistant to guidance or discipline
    • Mary Mary quite contrary
    • an obstinate child with a violent temper
    • a perverse mood
    • wayward behavior
  • of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
    • `hot' and `cold' are contrary terms
  • very opposed in nature or character or purpose
    • acts contrary to our code of ethics
    • the facts point to a contrary conclusion

Noun
  • a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
  • exact opposition
    • public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty
  • a relation of direct opposition
    • we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
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