contrary : Idioms & Phrases
Contrary motion
(Mus.) , the progression of parts in opposite directions, one ascending, the other descending.
Webster 1913
contrary to fact
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adjective satellite going counter to the facts (usually as a hypothesis)
counterfactual.
WordNet
On the contrary
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adverb contrary to expectations; on the contrary, he went out with his friends"
contrariwise; contrarily; on the contrary.
- he didn't stay home
WordNet
- in opposition; on the other hand. Swift.
Webster 1913
Point of contrary flexure
- a point at which a curve changes its direction of curvature, or at which its convexity and concavity change sides.
Webster 1913
To the contrary
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adverb contrary to expectations; on the contrary, he went out with his friends"
contrariwise; contrarily; on the contrary.
- he didn't stay home
WordNet
- to an opposite purpose or intent; on the other side. "They did it, not for want of instruction to the contrary." Bp. Stillingfleet.
