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    contrariety
    /ˌkɒntrəˈrʌɪəti/

    noun

    • 1. contrary opposition.
    • 2. opposition or inconsistency between two things: "questions that involved much contrariety of opinion"

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  2. noun. , plural con·tra·ri·e·ties. the quality or state of being contrary. something contrary or of opposite character; a contrary fact or statement. Logic. the relation between contraries. contrariety. / ˌkɒntrəˈraɪətɪ /.

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  3. 3 days ago · the "contrariety" family. the relation between contraries.

  4. 1. the quality or state of being contrary. 2. something contrary or of opposite character; a contrary fact or statement. 3. Logic. the relation between contraries.

  5. Contrariety is the quality or state of being contrary, or something contrary. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and etymology of contrariety from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  6. Contrariety is the quality or condition of being contrary, or something that is contrary. Find the meaning, pronunciation, and examples of contrariety from various sources, such as American Heritage, Collins, and Roget's Thesaurus.

  7. May 21, 2024 · Noun. [ edit] contrariety ( countable and uncountable, plural contrarieties) Opposition or contrariness; cross-purposes, marked contrast. Translations. [ edit] ± Translations. Categories: English terms borrowed from Middle French. English terms derived from Middle French. English terms derived from Late Latin. English terms derived from Latin.

  8. Contrariety is the condition or quality of being contrary, or the state of being opposite or inconsistent. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, and usage examples of contrariety from YourDictionary.