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contrary
UK
/ˈkɒntrəri/
US
/ˈkɑːntrɛri/
contraries
pl
UK
/ˈkɒn.trə.ri/
US
/ˈkɑːn.trer.i/
Translations
Despite all evidence to the contrary, he maintained his innocence.
Malgré toutes les preuves du contraire, il a maintenu son innocence.
In classical logic, “All swans are white” and “No swans are white” are contraries.
En logique classique, « Tous les cygnes sont blancs » et « Aucun cygne n’est blanc » sont des contraires.
Additional translations
Definitions
Despite all evidence to the contrary, he maintained his innocence.
He was known as a contrary, always arguing against the majority opinion.
In classical logic, “All swans are white” and “No swans are white” are contraries.
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UK
/ˈkɒntrəri/
US
/ˈkɑːntrɛri/
Translations
The two brothers have contrary opinions on almost every topic.
Les deux frères ont des opinions contraires sur presque tous les sujets.
She has a contrary nature and often argues just for the sake of it.
Elle a un caractère contraire et contredit souvent juste pour contredire.
The sailors made slow progress due to contrary winds.
Les marins avançaient lentement à cause de vents contraires.
Definitions
The two brothers have contrary opinions on almost every topic.
She has a contrary nature and often argues just for the sake of it.
The sailors made slow progress due to contrary winds.
UK
/ˈkɒn.trə.ri/
US
/ˈkɑːn.trer.i/
Archaic/rare usage meaning ‘in the opposite direction or manner’
Translations
The wind blew contrary and slowed their progress.
Le vent soufflait à l'inverse et ralentissait leur progression.
Definitions
The wind blew contrary and slowed their progress.