contr: Prefix, Suffix and Derived words
Suffixes of contr
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control
- noun power to direct or determine
- under control
- noun a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
- measures for the control of disease
- they instituted controls over drinking on campus
- noun power to direct or determine
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contrast
- noun the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
direct contrast.
- in contrast to", "by contrast
- noun the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
- noun the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
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contract
- noun a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
- noun (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make
declaration.
- noun a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
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controlled
- adjective restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
- controlled emotions
- the controlled release of water from reservoirs
- verb exercise authoritative control or power over
control; command.
- control the budget
- Command the military forces
- adjective restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
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contribution
- noun the part played by a person in bringing about a result
part; share.
- I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project
- they all did their share of the work
- noun a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
donation.
- noun the part played by a person in bringing about a result
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contrary
- noun a relation of direct opposition
reverse; opposite.
- we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
- noun exact opposition
- public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty
- noun a relation of direct opposition
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control
- noun power to direct or determine
- under control
- noun a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
- measures for the control of disease
- they instituted controls over drinking on campus
- noun power to direct or determine
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contribution
- noun the part played by a person in bringing about a result
part; share.
- I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project
- they all did their share of the work
- noun a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
donation.
- noun the part played by a person in bringing about a result
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contribute
- verb bestow a quality on
lend; add; bring; bestow; impart.
- Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company
- The music added a lot to the play
- She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings
- This adds a light note to the program
- verb contribute to some cause
chip in; kick in; give.
- I gave at the office
- verb bestow a quality on
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contract
- noun a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
- noun (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make
declaration.
- noun a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
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contribute
- verb bestow a quality on
lend; add; bring; bestow; impart.
- Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company
- The music added a lot to the play
- She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings
- This adds a light note to the program
- verb contribute to some cause
chip in; kick in; give.
- I gave at the office
- verb bestow a quality on
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controlling
- adjective satellite able to control or determine policy
- a controlling interest in the firm
- verb exercise authoritative control or power over
control; command.
- control the budget
- Command the military forces
- adjective satellite able to control or determine policy
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controversy
- noun a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
contestation; contention; arguing; tilt; argument; disputation; disceptation.
- they were involved in a violent argument
- noun a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
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controversial
- adjective marked by or capable of arousing controversy
- the issue of the death penalty is highly controversial
- Rushdie's controversial book
- a controversial decision on affirmative action
- adjective marked by or capable of arousing controversy
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contributing
- adjective satellite tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
contributive; tributary; contributory; conducive.
- working conditions are not conducive to productivity
- the seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city
- a contributory factor
- verb bestow a quality on
lend; contribute; add; bring; bestow; impart.
- Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company
- The music added a lot to the play
- She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings
- This adds a light note to the program
- adjective satellite tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
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contractor
- noun someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things
- noun the bridge player in contract bridge who wins the bidding and can declare which suit is to be trumps
declarer.
- noun someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things
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controller
- noun someone who maintains and audits business accounts
accountant; comptroller.
- noun a person who directs and restrains
restrainer.
- noun someone who maintains and audits business accounts
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contradiction
- noun opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
- noun (logic) a statement that is necessarily false
contradiction in terms.
- the statement `he is brave and he is not brave' is a contradiction
- noun opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
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contribute
- verb bestow a quality on
lend; add; bring; bestow; impart.
- Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company
- The music added a lot to the play
- She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings
- This adds a light note to the program
- verb contribute to some cause
chip in; kick in; give.
- I gave at the office
- verb bestow a quality on
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contradictory
- noun two propositions are contradictories if both cannot be true (or both cannot be false) at the same time
- adjective satellite of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false
- `perfect' and `imperfect' are contradictory terms
- noun two propositions are contradictories if both cannot be true (or both cannot be false) at the same time
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contracting
- noun becoming infected
catching.
- catching cold is sometimes unavoidable
- the contracting of a serious illness can be financially catastrophic
- verb enter into a contractual arrangement
undertake; contract.
- noun becoming infected
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contraction
- noun (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
muscular contraction; muscle contraction.
- noun the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
condensation; compression.
- the contraction of a gas on cooling
- noun (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
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contradiction
- noun opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
- noun (logic) a statement that is necessarily false
contradiction in terms.
- the statement `he is brave and he is not brave' is a contradiction
- noun opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
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contrast
- noun the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
direct contrast.
- in contrast to", "by contrast
- noun the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
- noun the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
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contributor
- noun someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money
subscriber.
- noun a writer whose work is published in a newspaper or magazine or as part of a book
- noun someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money
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contractor
- noun someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things
- noun the bridge player in contract bridge who wins the bidding and can declare which suit is to be trumps
declarer.
- noun someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things
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contracted
- adjective reduced in size or pulled together
- the contracted pupils of her eyes
- verb enter into a contractual arrangement
undertake; contract.
- adjective reduced in size or pulled together
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contractual
- adjective relating to or part of a binding legal agreement
- contractual obligations
- adjective relating to or part of a binding legal agreement
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contrasting
- adjective satellite strikingly different; tending to contrast
contrastive.
- contrasting (or contrastive) colors
- verb put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
contrast.
- The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student
- adjective satellite strikingly different; tending to contrast
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contrast
- noun the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
direct contrast.
- in contrast to", "by contrast
- noun the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
- noun the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
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controversy
- noun a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
contestation; contention; arguing; tilt; argument; disputation; disceptation.
- they were involved in a violent argument
- noun a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
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contra
A Latin adverb and preposition, signifying against, contrary, in opposition, etc., entering as a prefix into the composition of many English words. Cf. Counter , adv. & pref.
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contradict
- verb be in contradiction with
negate; belie.
- verb deny the truth of
negate; contravene.
- verb be in contradiction with
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controller
- noun someone who maintains and audits business accounts
accountant; comptroller.
- noun a person who directs and restrains
restrainer.
- noun someone who maintains and audits business accounts
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contributor
- noun someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money
subscriber.
- noun a writer whose work is published in a newspaper or magazine or as part of a book
- noun someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money
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contraction
- noun (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
muscular contraction; muscle contraction.
- noun the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
condensation; compression.
- the contraction of a gas on cooling
- noun (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
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contrived
- adjective satellite showing effects of planning or manipulation
- a novel with a contrived ending
- verb make or work out a plan for; devise
project; design; contrive; plan.
- They contrived to murder their boss
- design a new sales strategy
- plan an attack
- adjective satellite showing effects of planning or manipulation
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contraception
- noun birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery
contraceptive method.
- noun birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery
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contraceptive
- noun an agent or device intended to prevent conception
prophylactic device; birth control device; preventive; contraceptive device; preventative.
- adjective satellite capable of preventing conception or impregnation
prophylactic; antifertility.
- contraceptive devices and medications
- noun an agent or device intended to prevent conception
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contradict
- verb be in contradiction with
negate; belie.
- verb deny the truth of
negate; contravene.
- verb be in contradiction with
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contradict
- verb be in contradiction with
negate; belie.
- verb deny the truth of
negate; contravene.
- verb be in contradiction with
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contraindication
- noun (medicine) a reason that makes it inadvisable to prescribe a particular drug or employ a particular procedure or treatment
- noun (medicine) a reason that makes it inadvisable to prescribe a particular drug or employ a particular procedure or treatment
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contraceptive
- noun an agent or device intended to prevent conception
prophylactic device; birth control device; preventive; contraceptive device; preventative.
- adjective satellite capable of preventing conception or impregnation
prophylactic; antifertility.
- contraceptive devices and medications
- noun an agent or device intended to prevent conception
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contralateral
- adjective on or relating to the opposite side (of the body)
- adjective on or relating to the opposite side (of the body)
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contributory
- adjective satellite tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
contributing; contributive; tributary; conducive.
- working conditions are not conducive to productivity
- the seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city
- a contributory factor
- adjective satellite tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
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contraindicate
- verb make a treatment inadvisable
- verb make a treatment inadvisable
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contraband
- noun goods whose importation or exportation or possession is prohibited by law
- adjective satellite distributed or sold illicitly
black-market; bootleg; black; smuggled.
- the black economy pays no taxes
- noun goods whose importation or exportation or possession is prohibited by law
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controllable
- adjective satellite capable of being controlled
governable.
- adjective satellite capable of being controlled
- contradicting3/5
contradict
- verb be in contradiction with
negate; belie.
- verb deny the truth of
negate; contravene.
- verb be in contradiction with
- contractile3/5
contractile
- adjective satellite capable of contracting or being contracted
- the contractile wings of an insect
- adjective satellite capable of contracting or being contracted
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contrivance
- noun a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
contraption; gismo; gadget; appliance; widget; convenience; gizmo.
- noun the faculty of contriving; inventive skill
- his skillful contrivance of answers to every problem
- noun a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
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contravention
- noun coming into conflict with
dispute.
- noun coming into conflict with
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contrastive
- adjective satellite of words so related that one contrasts with the other
incompatible.
- `rich' and `hard-up' are contrastive terms
- adjective satellite strikingly different; tending to contrast
contrasting.
- contrasting (or contrastive) colors
- adjective satellite of words so related that one contrasts with the other
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contractility
- noun the capability or quality of shrinking or contracting, especially by muscle fibers and even some other forms of living matter
- noun the capability or quality of shrinking or contracting, especially by muscle fibers and even some other forms of living matter
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contrive
- verb make or work out a plan for; devise
project; design; plan.
- They contrived to murder their boss
- design a new sales strategy
- plan an attack
- verb come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
formulate; devise; invent; excogitate; forge.
- excogitate a way to measure the speed of light
- verb make or work out a plan for; devise
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contrition
- noun sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
attrition; contriteness.
- noun sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
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contracture
- noun an abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle
- noun an abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle
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contrite
- adjective satellite feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
rueful; remorseful; ruthful.
- adjective satellite feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
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contradistinction
- noun a distinction drawn on the basis of contrast
- sculpture in contradistinction to painting
- noun a distinction drawn on the basis of contrast
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contraption
- noun a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
gismo; gadget; appliance; widget; convenience; contrivance; gizmo.
- noun a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
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contraindication
- noun (medicine) a reason that makes it inadvisable to prescribe a particular drug or employ a particular procedure or treatment
- noun (medicine) a reason that makes it inadvisable to prescribe a particular drug or employ a particular procedure or treatment
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contracture
- noun an abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle
- noun an abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle
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contrivance
- noun a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
contraption; gismo; gadget; appliance; widget; convenience; gizmo.
- noun the faculty of contriving; inventive skill
- his skillful contrivance of answers to every problem
- noun a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
- contras2/5
contra
- noun a member of the guerrilla force that opposed a left-wing government in Nicaragua
- noun a member of the guerrilla force that opposed a left-wing government in Nicaragua
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contreras
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
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contractually
- adverb by virtue of a contract
- they were contractually responsible
- adverb by virtue of a contract
- contraries2/5
contrary
- noun a relation of direct opposition
reverse; opposite.
- we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
- noun exact opposition
- public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty
- noun a relation of direct opposition
- contrapuntal2/5
contrapuntal
- adjective relating to or characteristic of or according to the rules of counterpoint
- contrapuntal base
- adjective having two or more independent but harmonically related melodic parts sounding together
polyphonic.
- adjective relating to or characteristic of or according to the rules of counterpoint
- contravene2/5
contravene
- verb go against, as of rules and laws
run afoul; infringe; conflict.
- He ran afoul of the law
- This behavior conflicts with our rules
- verb deny the truth of
negate; contradict.
- verb go against, as of rules and laws
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controllability
Capability of being controlled; controllableness.
- contriving2/5
contrive
- verb make or work out a plan for; devise
project; design; plan.
- They contrived to murder their boss
- design a new sales strategy
- plan an attack
- verb come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
formulate; devise; invent; excogitate; forge.
- excogitate a way to measure the speed of light
- verb make or work out a plan for; devise
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controversially
- adverb involving controversy
polemically.
- criticism too polemically stated
- adverb involving controversy
- contravened2/5
contravene
- verb go against, as of rules and laws
run afoul; infringe; conflict.
- He ran afoul of the law
- This behavior conflicts with our rules
- verb deny the truth of
negate; contradict.
- verb go against, as of rules and laws
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contraire
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
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contralto
- noun a woman singer having a contralto voice
- noun the lowest female singing voice
alto.
- noun a woman singer having a contralto voice
- controverted2/5
controvert
- verb be resistant to
contradict; oppose.
- The board opposed his motion
- verb prove to be false or incorrect
rebut; refute.
- verb be resistant to
- contravenes2/5
contravene
- verb go against, as of rules and laws
run afoul; infringe; conflict.
- He ran afoul of the law
- This behavior conflicts with our rules
- verb deny the truth of
negate; contradict.
- verb go against, as of rules and laws
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contrarian
- noun an investor who deliberately decides to go against the prevailing wisdom of other investors
- noun an investor who deliberately decides to go against the prevailing wisdom of other investors
- contrat2/5
contrat
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
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contrive
- verb make or work out a plan for; devise
project; design; plan.
- They contrived to murder their boss
- design a new sales strategy
- plan an attack
- verb come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
formulate; devise; invent; excogitate; forge.
- excogitate a way to measure the speed of light
- verb make or work out a plan for; devise
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contrariety
- noun the relation between contraries
- noun the relation between contraries
- contraptions2/5
contraption
- noun a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
gismo; gadget; appliance; widget; convenience; contrivance; gizmo.
- noun a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
- contravening2/5
contravene
- verb go against, as of rules and laws
run afoul; infringe; conflict.
- He ran afoul of the law
- This behavior conflicts with our rules
- verb deny the truth of
negate; contradict.
- verb go against, as of rules and laws
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contrariwise
- adverb in a contrary disobedient manner
contrarily; perversely.
- adverb with the order reversed
the other way around; vice versa.
- she hates him and vice versa
- adverb in a contrary disobedient manner
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- contrarily2/5
contrarily
- adverb in a contrary disobedient manner
contrariwise; perversely.
- adverb contrary to expectations; on the contrary, he went out with his friends"
contrariwise; to the contrary; on the contrary.
- he didn't stay home
- adverb in a contrary disobedient manner
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contrib
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
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contretemps
- noun an awkward clash
- he tried to smooth over his contretemps with the policeman
- noun an awkward clash
- controul2/5
control
- noun power to direct or determine
- under control
- noun a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
- measures for the control of disease
- they instituted controls over drinking on campus
- noun power to direct or determine
- controvert2/5
controvert
- verb be resistant to
contradict; oppose.
- The board opposed his motion
- verb prove to be false or incorrect
rebut; refute.
- verb be resistant to
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controversialist
- noun a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy
eristic; disputant.
- noun a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy
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contraband
- noun goods whose importation or exportation or possession is prohibited by law
- adjective satellite distributed or sold illicitly
black-market; bootleg; black; smuggled.
- the black economy pays no taxes
- noun goods whose importation or exportation or possession is prohibited by law
- contradictorily2/5
contradictorily
- adverb in a contradictory manner
- he argued contradictorily
- adverb in a contradictory manner
- contradictories2/5
contradictory
- noun two propositions are contradictories if both cannot be true (or both cannot be false) at the same time
- adjective satellite of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false
- `perfect' and `imperfect' are contradictory terms
- noun two propositions are contradictories if both cannot be true (or both cannot be false) at the same time
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contrail
- noun an artificial cloud created by an aircraft; caused either by condensation due to the reduction in air pressure above the wing surface or by water vapor in the engine exhaust
condensation trail.
- noun an artificial cloud created by an aircraft; caused either by condensation due to the reduction in air pressure above the wing surface or by water vapor in the engine exhaust
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contrariness
- noun deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline
perverseness; perversity.
- noun a fussy and eccentric disposition
crotchetiness; grumpiness; crankiness.
- noun deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline
- contrada1/5
contrada
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- contrapositive1/5
- contraposition1/5
contraposition
A placing over against; opposite position. Obs. F. Potter.
- contritely1/5
contritely
- adverb in a rueful manner
ruefully; remorsefully.
- `I made a big mistake,' he said ruefully
- adverb in a rueful manner
- contravariant1/5
- controversialists1/5
controversialist
- noun a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy
eristic; disputant.
- noun a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy
- contrail1/5
contrail
- noun an artificial cloud created by an aircraft; caused either by condensation due to the reduction in air pressure above the wing surface or by water vapor in the engine exhaust
condensation trail.
- noun an artificial cloud created by an aircraft; caused either by condensation due to the reduction in air pressure above the wing surface or by water vapor in the engine exhaust
- contraventions1/5
contravention
- noun coming into conflict with
dispute.
- noun coming into conflict with
- contrastingly1/5
contrastingly
- adverb in a contrasting manner
- contrastingly, both the rooms leading off it gave an immediate impression of being disgraced
- adverb in a contrasting manner
- contractive1/5
contractive
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- contraste1/5
contraste
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- contributive1/5
contributive
- adjective satellite tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
contributing; tributary; contributory; conducive.
- working conditions are not conducive to productivity
- the seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city
- a contributory factor
- adjective satellite tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
- contradictoriness1/5
contradictoriness
- noun the relation that exists when opposites cannot coexist
- noun the relation that exists when opposites cannot coexist
- contriver1/5
contriver
- noun a person who makes plans
deviser; planner.
- noun a person who makes plans
- contraindicate1/5
contraindicate
- verb make a treatment inadvisable
- verb make a treatment inadvisable
- contractus1/5
- contributorily1/5
contributory
- adjective satellite tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
contributing; contributive; tributary; conducive.
- working conditions are not conducive to productivity
- the seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city
- a contributory factor
- adjective satellite tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
- contrarieties1/5
contrariety
- noun the relation between contraries
- noun the relation between contraries
- contrabass1/5
contrabass
- noun largest and lowest member of the violin family
bass viol; string bass; bass fiddle; bull fiddle; double bass.
- adjective satellite pitched an octave below normal bass instrumental or vocal range
double-bass.
- contrabass or double-bass clarinet
- noun largest and lowest member of the violin family
- contrastively1/5
contrastive
- adjective satellite of words so related that one contrasts with the other
incompatible.
- `rich' and `hard-up' are contrastive terms
- adjective satellite strikingly different; tending to contrast
contrasting.
- contrasting (or contrastive) colors
- adjective satellite of words so related that one contrasts with the other
- contractible1/5
contractible
Capable of contraction. Small air bladders distable and contractible. Arbuthnot.
- contrasty1/5
contrasty
- adjective having sharp differences between black and white
- adjective having sharp differences between black and white
- contributories1/5
contributory
- adjective satellite tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
contributing; contributive; tributary; conducive.
- working conditions are not conducive to productivity
- the seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city
- a contributory factor
- adjective satellite tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
- contrapposto1/5
- contrade1/5
- contrapuntally1/5
contrapuntal
- adjective relating to or characteristic of or according to the rules of counterpoint
- contrapuntal base
- adjective having two or more independent but harmonically related melodic parts sounding together
polyphonic.
- adjective relating to or characteristic of or according to the rules of counterpoint
- controverse1/5
controverse
Controversy. Obs. Spenser.
- contrarians1/5
contrarian
- noun an investor who deliberately decides to go against the prevailing wisdom of other investors
- noun an investor who deliberately decides to go against the prevailing wisdom of other investors
- contradistinguished1/5
contradistinguish
- verb distinguish by contrasting qualities
- verb distinguish by contrasting qualities
- contratenor1/5
contratenor
(Mus.) Counter tenor; contralto.
- controling1/5
control
- noun power to direct or determine
- under control
- noun a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
- measures for the control of disease
- they instituted controls over drinking on campus
- noun power to direct or determine
- controverting1/5
controvert
- verb be resistant to
contradict; oppose.
- The board opposed his motion
- verb prove to be false or incorrect
rebut; refute.
- verb be resistant to
- contrecoup1/5
contrecoup
(med.) A concussion or shock produced by a blow or other injury, in a part or region opposite to that at which the blow is received, often causing rupture or disorganisation of the parts affected.
- controled1/5
control
- noun power to direct or determine
- under control
- noun a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
- measures for the control of disease
- they instituted controls over drinking on campus
- noun power to direct or determine
- contractu1/5
contractu
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- contrivers1/5
contriver
- noun a person who makes plans
deviser; planner.
- noun a person who makes plans
- contractional1/5
- contrabassoon1/5
contrabassoon
- noun the bassoon that is the largest instrument in the oboe family
double bassoon; contrafagotto.
- noun the bassoon that is the largest instrument in the oboe family
- contractee1/5
contractee
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- controverses1/5
- contredanse1/5
contredanse
- noun a type of folk dance in which couples are arranged in sets or face one another in a line
country dancing; country-dance; contradance; contra danse.
- verb perform a contradance
country-dance; contra danse; contradance.
- noun a type of folk dance in which couples are arranged in sets or face one another in a line
- contraindicates1/5
contraindicate
- verb make a treatment inadvisable
- verb make a treatment inadvisable
- controverts1/5
controvert
- verb be resistant to
contradict; oppose.
- The board opposed his motion
- verb prove to be false or incorrect
rebut; refute.
- verb be resistant to
- controllably1/5
controllable
- adjective satellite capable of being controlled
governable.
- adjective satellite capable of being controlled
- contradictor1/5
contradictor
A contradicter.
- contractibility1/5
contractibility
Capability of being contracted; quality of being contractible; Arbuthnot.as, the .contractibiliy and dilatability of air
- contrapunto1/5
- contraltos1/5
contralto
- noun a woman singer having a contralto voice
- noun the lowest female singing voice
alto.
- noun a woman singer having a contralto voice
- contractant1/5
contractant
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- controllership1/5
controllership
- noun the position of controller
- noun the position of controller
- contraflow1/5
contraflow
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- contractural1/5
- contraflexure1/5
- contrastiveness1/5
- contradicente1/5
contradicente
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- controuled1/5
control
- noun power to direct or determine
- under control
- noun a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
- measures for the control of disease
- they instituted controls over drinking on campus
- noun power to direct or determine
- controvertible1/5
controvertible
Capable of being controverted; disputable; admitting of question. --Con`tro*ver"ti*bly , adv.
- contrarious1/5
contrarious
- adjective satellite difficult to deal with
cross-grained.
- adjective satellite difficult to deal with
- contrepartie1/5
- contradictive1/5
contradictive
Contradictory; inconsistent. --Con`tra*dict"ive*ly , adv..
- contrabandista1/5
contrabandista
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- contriteness1/5
contriteness
- noun sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
attrition; contrition.
- noun sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
- contraindicating1/5
contraindicate
- verb make a treatment inadvisable
- verb make a treatment inadvisable
- contraposed1/5
- controversiality1/5
controversiality
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Derived words of contr
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uncontrolled
- adjective not being under control; out of control
- the greatest uncontrolled health problem is AIDS
- uncontrolled growth
- adjective not being under control; out of control
- uncontrollable4/5
uncontrollable
- adjective satellite difficult to solve or alleviate
unmanageable.
- uncontrollable pain
- adjective satellite of persons
indocile; ungovernable; unruly.
- the little boy's parents think he is spirited, but his teacher finds him unruly
- adjective satellite difficult to solve or alleviate
- subcontractor3/5
subcontractor
- noun someone who enters into a subcontract with the primary contractor
- noun someone who enters into a subcontract with the primary contractor
- subcontractors3/5
subcontractor
- noun someone who enters into a subcontract with the primary contractor
- noun someone who enters into a subcontract with the primary contractor
- uncontrollably3/5
uncontrollably
- adverb in an uncontrolled manner
- she laughed uncontrollably
- adverb in an uncontrolled manner
- subcontracting3/5
subcontract
- noun a contract assigning to another party some obligations of a prior contract
- verb arranged for contracted work to be done by others
farm out; job.
- noun a contract assigning to another party some obligations of a prior contract
- incontrovertible3/5
incontrovertible
- adjective satellite impossible to deny or disprove
irrefutable; positive.
- incontrovertible proof of the defendant's innocence
- proof positive
- an irrefutable argument
- adjective satellite necessarily or demonstrably true
demonstrable.
- demonstrable truths
- adjective satellite impossible to deny or disprove
- subcontract3/5
subcontract
- noun a contract assigning to another party some obligations of a prior contract
- verb arranged for contracted work to be done by others
farm out; job.
- noun a contract assigning to another party some obligations of a prior contract
- uncontroversial2/5
uncontroversial
- adjective not likely to arouse controversy
noncontroversial.
- adjective not likely to arouse controversy
- biocontrol2/5
- rencontre2/5
rencontre
Same as Rencounter , n.
- subcontracted2/5
subcontract
- noun a contract assigning to another party some obligations of a prior contract
- verb arranged for contracted work to be done by others
farm out; job.
- noun a contract assigning to another party some obligations of a prior contract
- subcontracts2/5
subcontract
- noun a contract assigning to another party some obligations of a prior contract
- verb arranged for contracted work to be done by others
farm out; job.
- noun a contract assigning to another party some obligations of a prior contract
- noncontrolling2/5
- incontrovertibly2/5
incontrovertibly
- adverb in an obvious and provable manner
demonstrably; provably.
- his documentary sources are demonstrably wrong
- adverb in an obvious and provable manner
- noncontroversial2/5
noncontroversial
- adjective not likely to arouse controversy
uncontroversial.
- adjective not likely to arouse controversy
- uncontradicted2/5
uncontradicted
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- decontrol2/5
decontrol
- verb relax or remove controls of
- decontrol marijuana
- verb relax or remove controls of
- rencontres2/5
- noncontributory1/5
noncontributory
Not contributing.
- noncontradiction1/5
- uncontrollability1/5
uncontrollability
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- uncontroverted1/5
- uncontroversially1/5
uncontroversially
- adverb not involving any controversy
- adverb not involving any controversy
- overcontrol1/5
overcontrol
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- noncontractual1/5
- overcontrolled1/5
- uncontrived1/5
uncontrived
- adjective not by design or artifice; unforced and impromptu
unstudied.
- an air of unstudied spontaneous utterance is apt to be painstakingly achieved
- simple unstudied charm
- adjective not by design or artifice; unforced and impromptu
- noncontrolled1/5
- precontractual1/5
- precontract1/5
precontract
To contract, engage, or stipulate previously.
- precontribution1/5
- uncontracted1/5
- decontrolled1/5
decontrol
- verb relax or remove controls of
- decontrol marijuana
- verb relax or remove controls of
- overcontrolling1/5
- noncontradictory1/5
noncontradictory
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- noncontributing1/5
noncontributing
Not contributing.
- noncontrollable1/5
noncontrollable
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- recontracting1/5
recontracting
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- birthcontrol1/5
- precontrol1/5
- precontracted1/5
precontract
To contract, engage, or stipulate previously.
- decontrolling1/5
decontrol
- verb relax or remove controls of
- decontrol marijuana
- verb relax or remove controls of
- subcontrary1/5
subcontrary
Contrary in an inferior degree.
- noncontrastive1/5
- uncontrol1/5
uncontrol
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- noncontract1/5
noncontract
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- flowcontrol1/5
- incontrollable1/5
incontrollable
Not controllable; uncontrollable. -- South.In`con*trol"la*bly , adv.
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