contrary
cont
ˈkɑnt
kaant
ra
re
ry
ri
ri
British pronunciation
/ˈkɒnˌtrəri/

Definice a význam slova „contrary“ v angličtině

01

opačný

completely different or opposed in basic qualities or usual behaviors
example
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His actions were contrary to his previous promises, causing disappointment among his supporters.
Jeho činy byly v rozporu s jeho předchozími sliby, což způsobilo zklamání mezi jeho stoupenci.
02

describing words or propositions that cannot both be true at the same time, but can both be false

example
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The textbook illustrated contrary propositions to explain the difference between contraries and contradictories.
03

stubbornly resistant to advice, guidance, or authority

example
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A contrary employee can slow down a team project.
04

situated or moving in the opposite direction

example
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Traffic was blocked because vehicles went in contrary directions.
01

opak

a relation of direct opposition or disagreement between two things
example
Příklady
There is a contrary between the two theories on climate change.
Mezi dvěma teoriemi o změně klimatu existuje protiklad.
02

the complete opposite of something

example
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Love and hate are contrary emotions.
03

a logical relationship where two propositions are contraries if they cannot both be true, but can both be false

example
Příklady
Logical contraries are different from contradictories, which can not both be true or false.
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