Hyphenation of Contrary

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Con-trary

Definitions of Contrary:

1.
A relation of direct opposition
We thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
2.
Exact opposition
Public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty
3.
A logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
4.
Very opposed in nature or character or purpose
Acts contrary to our code of ethics The facts point to a contrary conclusion
5.
Of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms
6.
Resistant to guidance or discipline
Mary Mary quite contrary An obstinate child with a violent temper A perverse mood Wayward behavior
7.
In an opposing direction
Adverse currents A contrary wind

Synonyms of Contrary:

adj different
adj antonymous
adj obstinate, perverse, wayward, disobedient
adj adverse, unfavorable, unfavourable
noun reverse, opposite, opposition, oppositeness
noun opposition, oppositeness
nounlogical relation

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