See Also: contrariant(dictionary)

contrariant (iou)



contrariant preposition, adjective, & noun. LME.
[Old & mod. French, pres. pple of contrarier: see CONTRARY verb, -ANT1.]
A. preposition. Acting contrary to, in opposition to. Only in LME.
b. adjective.
Opposed, repugnant, contrary to. M16.
Mutually opposed or antagonistic. M16.
Unfavourable, prejudicial; adverse. M16-M17.
C. noun. A person who or thing which is opposed to another in purpose or nature. M17.
contrariantly adverb L18.