Contrary

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I. noun (plural -traries)

Etymology: Middle English contrarie, from Anglo-French contraire, contrairie, from Medieval Latin contrarius, from Latin, adjective, opposite, adverse, from contra opposite
Date: 13th century
1. a fact or condition incompatible with another ; opposite — usually used with the
2. one of a pair of opposites
3.
- a. a proposition so related to another that though both may be false they cannot both be true — compare subcontrary
- b. either of two terms (as good and evil) that cannot both be affirmed of the same subject

II. adjective

Date: 14th century
1. being so different as to be at opposite extremes ; opposite <come to the contrary conclusion<went off in contrary directions; also being opposite to or in conflict with each other <contrary viewpoints
2. being not in conformity with what is usual or expected ctions contrary to company policy<contrary evidence
3. unfavorable — used of wind or weather
4. temperamentally unwilling to accept control or advice
? contrarily adverb
? contrariness noun
Synonyms:
- contrary, perverse, restive, balky, wayward mean inclined to resist authority or control. contrary implies a temperamental unwillingness to accept orders or advice contrary child. perverse may imply wrongheaded, determined, or cranky opposition to what is reasonable or normal perverse, intractable critic. restive suggests unwillingness or inability to submit to discipline or follow orders<tired soldiers growing restive. balky suggests a refusing to proceed in a desired direction or course of action balky witness. wayward suggests strong-willed capriciousness and irregularity in behavior school for wayward youths.
Synonym: see in addition opposite.

III. adverb