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- Dictionarycontra-/ˈkɒntrə/
prefix
- 1. against; opposite: "contraception"
- 2. (of an instrument or organ stop) pitched an octave below: "contrabass"
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The meaning of CONTRA is against —used chiefly in the phrase pro and contra. How to use contra in a sentence.
Contra definition: against; in opposition or contrast to. See examples of CONTRA used in a sentence.
Meaning of contra- in English. contra- prefix. uk / kɒn.trə- / us / kɑːn.trə- / Add to word list. against or opposite: to contradict (= say the opposite) contraception (= something that is used to prevent pregnancy) SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Preventing and impeding. anti-drug. anti-jamming. avoidable. avoidably. fireproof.
1. against; in opposition or contrast to. adv. 2. on or to the contrary. [1350–1400; Middle English < Latin contrā] contra- 1. , a prefix meaning “against,” “opposite,” “opposing”: contradistinction. [< Late Latin, Latin, prefixal use of adv. and preposition contrā] contra- 2. ,
Noun. Filter. preposition. In contrast or opposition to; against. American Heritage. Against. Webster's New World. Against; contrary or opposed to. Wiktionary. adverb. In opposition to something stated or expected; to the contrary. American Heritage. Similar definitions. noun.
contra- in British English. British. prefix. 1. against; contrary; opposing; contrasting. contraceptive. contradistinction. 2. (in music) pitched below.
Sep 2, 2024 · to contradict some one: dicere contra aliquem or aliquid (not contradicere alicui) it is a breach of duty to..: contra officium est c. Inf. for the advantage of the state; in the interests of the state: e re publica (opp. contra rem p.) a thing is illegal: aliquid contra legem est.
contra-1 , prefix. contra-comes from Latin, where it has the meaning "against, opposite, opposing.'' This meaning is found in such words as: contraband, contraception, contradict, contrary.
against or opposite: to contradict (= say the opposite) contraception (= something that is used to prevent pregnancy) (Definition of contra- from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
contra: In contrast or opposition to; against.
