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contrary
/ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/ · 8 letters · 7 distinct letters
- adjective
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
acts contrary to our code of ethics
- noun
a relation of direct opposition
we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
- adjective
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms
- noun
exact opposition
public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty
- noun
a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false