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1. contrary

adjective. ['ˈkɑːntrɛri, kənˈtrɛri'] very opposed in nature or character or purpose.

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  • contrary (English)
  • contrarie (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. contrary

noun. ['ˈkɑːntrɛri, kənˈtrɛri'] a relation of direct opposition.

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  • contrary (English)
  • contrarie (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. contrary

adjective. ['ˈkɑːntrɛri, kənˈtrɛri'] of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false.

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  • contrary (English)
  • contrarie (Middle English (1100-1500))

4. contrary

adjective. ['ˈkɑːntrɛri, kənˈtrɛri'] in an opposing direction.

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  • contrary (English)
  • contrarie (Middle English (1100-1500))

5. contrary

adjective. ['ˈkɑːntrɛri, kənˈtrɛri'] resistant to guidance or discipline.

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  • contrary (English)
  • contrarie (Middle English (1100-1500))

6. contrary

noun. ['ˈkɑːntrɛri, kənˈtrɛri'] a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false.

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  • contrary (English)
  • contrarie (Middle English (1100-1500))

7. contrary

noun. ['ˈkɑːntrɛri, kənˈtrɛri'] exact opposition.

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  • contrary (English)
  • contrarie (Middle English (1100-1500))
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