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English → English (WordNet)
Definition: contrary
contrary
adj 1: very opposed in nature or character or purpose;
“acts
contrary to our code of ethics”;
“the facts point to a
contrary conclusion”
2: of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true
but both may be false; "`hot' and `cold' are contrary
terms"
3: resistant to guidance or discipline;
“Mary Mary quite
contrary”;
“an obstinate child with a violent temper”;
“a
perverse mood”;
“wayward behavior” [syn:
obstinate,
perverse,
wayward]
4: in an opposing direction;
“adverse currents”;
“a contrary
wind” [syn:
adverse]
n 1: a relation of direct opposition;
“we thought Sue was older
than Bill but just the reverse was true” [syn:
reverse,
opposite]
2: exact opposition;
“public opinion to the contrary he is not
guilty”
3: two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but
both can be false
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Contrary
Contrary
\Con"tra*ry\, n.; pl.
Contraries.
1. A thing that is of contrary or opposite qualities.
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No contraries hold more antipathy
Than I and such a knave. --Shak.
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2. An opponent; an enemy. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
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3. the opposite; a proposition, fact, or condition
incompatible with another; as, slender proofs which rather
show the contrary. See
Converse, n., 1. --Locke.
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4. (Logic) See
Contraries.
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On the contrary, in opposition; on the other hand. --Swift.
To the contrary, to an opposite purpose or intent; on the
other side.
“They did it, not for want of instruction to
the contrary.” --Bp. Stillingfleet.
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Contrary
\Con"tra*ry\ (? or ?; 48), a. [OE. contrarie,
contraire, F. contraire, fr. L. contrarius, fr. contra. See
Contra-.]
1. Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition;
adverse; as, contrary winds.
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And if ye walk contrary unto me, and will not
hearken unto me. --Lev. xxvi.
21.
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We have lost our labor; they are gone a contrary
way. --Shak.
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2. Opposed; contradictory; repugnant; inconsistent.
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Fame, if not double-faced, is double mouthed,
And with contrary blast proclaims most deeds.
--Milton.
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The doctrine of the earth's motion appeared to be
contrary to the sacred Scripture. --Whewell.
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3. Given to opposition; perverse; forward; wayward; as, a
contrary disposition; a contrary child.
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4. (Logic) Affirming the opposite; so opposed as to destroy
each other; as, contrary propositions.
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Contrary motion (Mus.), the progression of parts in
opposite directions, one ascending, the other descending.
Syn: Adverse; repugnant; hostile; inimical; discordant;
inconsistent.
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Contrary
\Con"tra*ry\, v. t. [F. contrarier. See
Contrary, a.]
To contradict or oppose; to thwart. [Obs.]
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I was advised not to contrary the king. --Bp. Latimer.
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