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contrary
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contraire
completely different or opposed in basic qualities or usual behaviors
Exemples
The results of the study were contrary to the initial hypothesis, surprising the researchers.
Les résultats de l'étude étaient contraires à l'hypothèse initiale, ce qui a surpris les chercheurs.
02
describing words or propositions that cannot both be true at the same time, but can both be false
Exemples
In the exercise, students were asked to identify which contrary pairs could not both be true.
03
stubbornly resistant to advice, guidance, or authority
Exemples
She has a contrary streak, always questioning authority.
04
contraire
situated or moving in the opposite direction
Exemples
Winds blew in a contrary direction, slowing down the flight.
Contrary
01
contraire
a relation of direct opposition or disagreement between two things
Exemples
His opinion was in direct contrary to mine.
Son opinion était en contradiction directe avec la mienne.
02
the complete opposite of something
Exemples
Success is often the contrary of failure.
03
a logical relationship where two propositions are contraries if they cannot both be true, but can both be false
Exemples
In a syllogism, contraries can not both be true simultaneously.
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