n. pl. [ Pl. of Contrary, n. ] (Logic) Propositions which directly and destructively contradict each other, but of which the falsehood of one does not establish the truth of the other. [ 1913 Webster ]
If two universals differ in quality, they are contraries; as, every vine is a tree; no vine is a tree. These can never be both true together; but they may be both false. I. Watts. [ 1913 Webster ]
pos>n.; pl.Contrarieties [ L. contrarietas: cf. F. contrariété. ] 1. The state or quality of being contrary; opposition; repugnance; disagreement; antagonism. [ 1913 Webster ]
There is a contrariety between those things that conscience inclines to, and those that entertain the senses. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Something which is contrary to, or inconsistent with, something else; an inconsistency. [ 1913 Webster ]
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