What do you mean by contrary?
opposite
Definition of contrary (Entry 1 of 3) 1 : a fact or condition incompatible with another : opposite —usually used with the. 2 : one of a pair of opposites. 3a : a proposition (see proposition entry 1 sense 2a) so related to another that though both may be false they cannot both be true — compare subcontrary.
What does not contrary mean?
1 opposed in nature, position, etc.
What is it called when two things are opposite?
contrary Add to list Share. Use contrary when two things are exactly opposite or entirely different. If something is contrary to something else, it is opposed to or against it.
What is the difference between opposite and contrast?
As nouns the difference between contrast and opposite is that contrast is (label) a difference in lightness, brightness and/or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable while opposite is something opposite or contrary to another.
What does contrary mean in law?
This term means that it is unlawful or is in violation of a legal regulation or a legal statute.
What do you call someone who always does the opposite?
An antagonist is always in opposition, but she isn’t always bad or mean; your opponent on the tennis court, for example, could be called your antagonist, simply because it is her priority to beat you in your tennis game.
Why do we use contrary?
If you say that something is true contrary to other people’s beliefs or opinions, you are emphasizing that it is true and that they are wrong. Contrary to popular belief, moderate exercise actually decreases your appetite. Contrary to what you might think, neither man was offended.
What is comparing and contrasting mean?
: to note what is similar and different about (two or more things) For our assignment we must compare and contrast the two poets.
What is the most convincing evidence?
Stories are mostly good for explanation, not as evidence. And as far as I know, at the moment, scientific consensus is that statistical and causal evidence are much more persuasive than storytelling. Don’t get me wrong, stories work great if you want emotional impact. People remember stories much better than figures and numbers.
What constitutes reliable evidence?
Strong evidence comes from good quality research and evaluation studies, replicated many times across different groups. To be sure something works, it needs to include a matched comparison group to help determine what would have happened without the intervention. This helps rule out the possibility that the results were down to something else.
What does contrary to fact mean?
contrary to fact- going counter to the facts (usually as a hypothesis) counterfactual conditional- imposing or depending on or containing a condition; “conditional acceptance of the terms”; “lent conditional support”; “the conditional sale will not be complete until the full purchase price is paid”
What are the three types of evidence?
Formal Arguments. In written,formal arguments,the best way to build credibility with readers is to provide them with evidence.