contrary
adjective
- 1
in an opposing direction
adverse currents
a contrary wind
- 2
resistant to guidance or discipline
Mary Mary quite contrary
an obstinate child with a violent temper
- 3
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
acts contrary to our code of ethics
the facts point to a contrary conclusion
- 4
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms
noun
- 1
a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
- 2
exact opposition
public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty
- 3
a relation of direct opposition
we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
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