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1.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
acts contrary to our code of ethics
the facts point to a contrary conclusion
2.
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
'hot' and 'cold' are contrary terms
3.
resistant to guidance or discipline
Mary Mary quite contrary
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in an opposing direction
a contrary wind
'contrary' - used as a noun
5.
a relation of direct opposition
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exact opposition
public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty
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a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
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