contrariant
contrariant · contrariants
A thing that is contrary or of opposite qualitiesA thing that is contrary or of opposite qualities.
Meaning
1 senses(rare)A thing that is contrary or of opposite qualities.
Origin
Inherited from Middle English contrariaunt, from Old French contrariant, from Late Latin cInherited from Middle English contrariaunt, from Old French contrariant, from Late Latin contrāriāns, present participle of contrāriō.
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Forms
plural: contrariants| Singular | contrariant |
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See also
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