contrary
cont
ˈkɑnt
кант
ra
ре
ry
ri
рі
British pronunciation
/ˈkɒnˌtrəri/

Определение и значение слова «contrary» на английском языке

01

противоположный

completely different or opposed in basic qualities or usual behaviors
example
Примеры
Despite their contrary opinions on the project, they managed to find a compromise that satisfied everyone.
Несмотря на их противоположные мнения о проекте, им удалось найти компромисс, который всех устроил.
02

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

example
Примеры
The propositions " All swans are black " and " All swans are white " are contrary statements in logic.
03

stubbornly resistant to advice, guidance, or authority

example
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The contrary child refused to follow instructions.
04

противоположный

situated or moving in the opposite direction
example
Примеры
The ship sailed in a contrary direction to the current.
01

противоположность

a relation of direct opposition or disagreement between two things
example
Примеры
The contrary of optimism is pessimism.
Противоположностью оптимизма является пессимизм.
02

the complete opposite of something

example
Примеры
Cold is the contrary of hot.
03

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

example
Примеры
" All cats are black " and " All cats are white " are contraries in logic.
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