contraries

noun

a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false

exact opposition

a relation of direct opposition

adjective

in an opposing direction

resistant to guidance or discipline

of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

Roots

contracontra- · Latin · against, opposite arius-ri · Latin · pertaining to s-es · English · plural

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