contrary
cont
ˈkɑnt
кант
ra
рэ
ry
ri
ри
British pronunciation
/ˈkɒnˌtrəri/

Визначення та значення слова «contrary» англійською мовою

01

протилежний

completely different or opposed in basic qualities or usual behaviors
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The results of the study were contrary to the initial hypothesis, surprising the researchers.
Результати дослідження виявилися протилежними до початкової гіпотези, що здивувало дослідників.
02

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

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In the exercise, students were asked to identify which contrary pairs could not both be true.
03

stubbornly resistant to advice, guidance, or authority

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She has a contrary streak, always questioning authority.
04

situated or moving in the opposite direction

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Winds blew in a contrary direction, slowing down the flight.
01

протилежність

a relation of direct opposition or disagreement between two things
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His opinion was in direct contrary to mine.
Його думка була у прямому протиріччі з моєю.
02

the complete opposite of something

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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

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In a syllogism, contraries can not both be true simultaneously.
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