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The definition of contrary
11 Definitions of: contrary
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- adjective, opposed in nature, position, etc
- adjective, perverse; obstinate
- adjective, (esp of wind) adverse; unfavourable
- adjective, (of plant parts) situated at right angles to each other
- adjective, logic (of a pair of propositions) related so that they cannot both be true at once, although they may both be false together. Compare subcontrary, contradictory
- noun, the exact opposite (esp in the phrase to the contrary)
- noun, on the contrary quite the reverse; not at all
- noun, either of two exactly opposite objects, facts, or qualities
- noun, logic a statement that cannot be true when a given statement is true
- adverb, in an opposite or unexpected way
- adverb, in conflict (with) or contravention (of)
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| Synonyms: | opposite, awkward, reverse, converse, antithesis, different, oppose, clash, counter, differ | And more... |
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| Antonyms: | cooperative |
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