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contrary
01
contrario, opuesto
completely different or opposed in basic qualities or usual behaviors
Ejemplos
Her actions were contrary to what she had promised, leading to confusion and mistrust among her colleagues.
Sus acciones fueron contrarias a lo que había prometido, lo que llevó a confusión y desconfianza entre sus colegas.
02
describing words or propositions that cannot both be true at the same time, but can both be false
Ejemplos
" All cats are black " and " All cats are white " form a contrary relationship.
03
stubbornly resistant to advice, guidance, or authority
Ejemplos
His contrary behavior made group work difficult.
04
en contra
situated or moving in the opposite direction
Ejemplos
The cars were moving in contrary lanes.
Contrary
01
contrario
a relation of direct opposition or disagreement between two things
Ejemplos
The two ideas presented are contrary in nature.
Las dos ideas presentadas son contrarias por naturaleza.
02
the complete opposite of something
Ejemplos
Truth is the contrary of lies.
03
a logical relationship where two propositions are contraries if they cannot both be true, but can both be false
Ejemplos
The teacher explained that contraries may both be false but not both true.
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