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n.
A thing that is of contrary or opposite qualities.
pl.
of Contrary
imp. & p. p.
of Contravene
v. t.
To meet in the way of opposition; to come into conflict with; to oppose; to contradict; to obstruct the operation of; to defeat.
n.
The act of contravening; opposition; obstruction; transgression; violation.
n.
The act of contradicting one's self or itself; repugnancy in conceptions or in terms; a proposition consisting of two members, one of which contradicts the other; as, to be and not to be at the same time is a self-contradiction.
n.
One who contravenes.
imp. & p. p.
of Contrast
a.
Contradicting one's self or itself.
n.
A species of Dorstenia (D. Contrayerva), a South American plant, the aromatic root of which is sometimes used in medicine as a gentle stimulant and tonic.
a.
Counteracting the effects of stimulants; relating to a course of medical treatment based on a theory of contrastimulants.
n.
The act of contrasting, or the state of being contrasted; comparison by contrariety of qualities.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Contrast
v. t.
To set in opposition, or over against, in order to show the differences between, or the comparative excellences and defects of; to compare by difference or contrariety of qualities; as, to contrast the present with the past.
n.
the opposite; a proposition, fact, or condition incompatible with another; as, slender proofs which rather show the contrary. See Converse, n., 1.
n.
See Contraries.
a.
To contradict or oppose; to thwart.
n.
Counter tenor; contralto.
v. t.
To violate; to nullify; to be inconsistent with; as, to contravene a law.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Contravene
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