definition of
contrary

[1] #1 contrary s. very opposed in nature or character or purpose; "acts contrary to our code of ethics"; "the facts point to a contrary conclusion". wn

[2] #2 contrary n. [reverse, opposite] a relation of direct opposition; "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true". wn

[3] #3 contrary s. of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false; "'hot' and 'cold' are contrary terms". wn

[4] #4 contrary n. exact opposition; "public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty". wn

[5] #5 contrary n. a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false. wn