a. | 1. | Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse; | ||||||
2. | Opposed; contradictory; repugnant; inconsistent. | |||||||
3. | Given to opposition; perverse; forward; wayward; | |||||||
4. | (Logic) Affirming the opposite; so opposed as to destroy each other;
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n. | 1. | A thing that is of contrary or opposite qualities. | ||||||
2. | An opponent; an enemy. | |||||||
3. | the opposite; a proposition, fact, or condition incompatible with another; | |||||||
4. | (Logic) See Contraries.
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v. t. | 1. | To contradict or oppose; to thwart. |
Noun | 1. | ![]() |
2. | contrary - exact opposition; "public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty" | |
3. | contrary - two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false | |
Adj. | 1. | contrary - very opposed in nature or character or purpose; "acts contrary to our code of ethics"; "the facts point to a contrary conclusion" |
2. | contrary - of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false; "`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms" | |
3. | contrary - resistant to guidance or discipline; "Mary Mary quite contrary"; "an obstinate child with a violent temper"; "a perverse mood"; "wayward behavior" | |
4. | contrary - in an opposing direction; "adverse currents"; "a contrary wind" Synonyms: adverse |