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contrary
01
completely different or opposed in basic qualities or usual behaviors
Examples
Despite their contrary opinions on the project, they managed to find a compromise that satisfied everyone.
02
describing words or propositions that cannot both be true at the same time, but can both be false
Examples
The propositions " All swans are black " and " All swans are white " are contrary statements in logic.
03
stubbornly resistant to advice, guidance, or authority
Examples
The contrary child refused to follow instructions.
04
situated or moving in the opposite direction
Examples
The ship sailed in a contrary direction to the current.
Contrary
01
a relation of direct opposition or disagreement between two things
Examples
The contrary of optimism is pessimism.
02
the complete opposite of something
Examples
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
Examples
" All cats are black " and " All cats are white " are contraries in logic.
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