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Subcontrary
Either of a pair of propositions at least one of which must be true
📖 Definitions of "Subcontrary"
noun
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Either of a pair of propositions at least one of which must be true
adjective
- 1
Contrary in an inferior degree.
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Subcontrary"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| contrarynoun | The opposite. |
| less so | Contextual comparative. Modifies another adjective (to which the "so" is a direct anaphoric reference), indicating a lesser degree of the quality in question. |
| underly | (chiefly colloquial) In an inferior or inadequate manner; insufficiently (chiefly in opposition to overly). |
| inverted | Having the order or direction changed; for example, turned upside down, reversed, or in any other way opposite or contrary. |
| afortiorinoun | Alternative form of a fortiori. [With stronger or greater reason; as a corollary implied by a stronger claim; even more so; all the more so; so much the more.] |
| dissidentnoun | A person who formally opposes the current political structure, the political group in power, the policies of the political group in power, or current laws. |
| inversenoun | An inverted state: a state in which something has been turned (properly) upside down or (loosely) inside out or backwards. |
| a fortiori | With stronger or greater reason; as a corollary implied by a stronger claim; even more so; all the more so; so much the more. |
| backward | Indicating position or direction. |
| poles apart | (idiomatic) Totally opposite. |
| further | (comparative form of far) More distant; relatively distant. |
| backwardsnoun | Synonym of backward; see usage notes there. |
| comparisonwisenoun | With regard to comparison |
| invidious | Causing ill will, envy, or offense. |
| condescending | Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude. |
| reversedverb | Turned or changed to the contrary; inside out. |
| retroversenoun | Arranged in a backwards or reverse manner. |
| lowly | Low in rank or social importance. |
| minimumnoun | The smallest amount. |
| sideways | Towards one side. |
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