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contrary
01
tegenovergesteld
completely different or opposed in basic qualities or usual behaviors
Voorbeelden
Her actions were contrary to what she had promised, leading to confusion and mistrust among her colleagues.
Haar acties waren in strijd met wat ze had beloofd, wat leidde tot verwarring en wantrouwen onder haar collega's.
02
describing words or propositions that cannot both be true at the same time, but can both be false
Voorbeelden
" All cats are black " and " All cats are white " form a contrary relationship.
03
stubbornly resistant to advice, guidance, or authority
Voorbeelden
His contrary behavior made group work difficult.
04
situated or moving in the opposite direction
Voorbeelden
The cars were moving in contrary lanes.
Contrary
01
tegenovergestelde
a relation of direct opposition or disagreement between two things
Voorbeelden
The two ideas presented are contrary in nature.
De twee gepresenteerde ideeën zijn van nature tegengesteld.
02
the complete opposite of something
Voorbeelden
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
Voorbeelden
The teacher explained that contraries may both be false but not both true.
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