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An American Dictionary of the English Language
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Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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Cōn’tra-dic’tious, a. p. 286Filled with contradictions; inconsistent. [Rare.] “An absurd, contradictions thing.” Sharp. 2. Inclined to contradict; disposed to deny or cavil. [Rare.]Cōn'tra-dĭc'tious-ness, n. p. 286The quality of being contradictious. [Rare.]Cōn'tra-dic'tive, a. p. 286Containing contradiction; opposed; contradictory. “Not contradictive to the canon.” Feltham.Cōn'tra-dĭct'ive-ly, adv. p. 286By contradiction.Cōn’tra-dict’or, n. p. 286One who contradicts; a contradictor.Cōn'/tra-dĭc'to-ri-ly, adv. p. 286In a contradictory manner. Sharp.Cōn'/tra-dĭet'o-ri-ness, n. p. 286The quality of being contradictory; opposition. Whitaker.Cōn'tra·dic·tō'ri·oŭs, a. p. 286Contradictory. [Obs.]Cōn’tra-die-tō’ri-oŭs-ly, adv. p. 286In a contradictory manner; with contradiction. [Obs.]Cōn'tra-dĭct'o-ry, a. p. 286Affirming the contrary; implying a denial of what has been asserted; opposing in terms. “Contradictory assertions.” South. 2. Inconsistent; contrary; repugnant. “Schemes . . . contradictory to common…Cōn'tra-dĭct'o-ry, n. p. 286A proposition or thing which denies or opposes another; contrariety; inconsistency. It is common with princes to will contradictories. Bacon.Cōn′tra-dis-tinct′, a. p. 286Distinguished by opposite qualities. [Obs.] Goodwin.Cŏn’tra-dis-tĭnc’tion, n. p. 286Distinction by contrast. We speak of sins of infirmity in contradistinction to those of presumption. South.Cōn/tra-dis-tīnct/ive, a. p. 286Distinguishing by contrast. “Contradistinctive pronouns.” Harris.Cŏn’tra-dis-tĭn’guish, v. t. p. 286To distinguish by contrast. These are our complex ideas of soul and body, as contradistinguished. Locke.Cŏn/tra-fis’sure, n. p. 286(Surg.) A fissure or fracture on the side opposite to that which received the blow, or at some distance from it. Coxe.Cōn'tra-hent, a. p. 286Entering into covenant; contracting; as, contrahent parties. [Obs.] Mede.Cōn’tra-in’di-cant, n. p. 286(Med.) Something indicating that the usual mode of treating a subject or matter, as a disease, is not to be followed. Burke.Cŏn’tra-in’di-cāte, v. t. p. 286(Med.) To indicate as some method of treatment, contrary to that which the general tenor of the case would seem to require, as in a disease. Contra-indicating symptoms must be observed. Harvey.Cŏn′/tra-īn′/di-cā′tion, n. p. 286(Med.) An indication that forbids the method of treatment which the nature of the case might seem to render necessary, as in a disease.Con-trāl'to, n. p. 286(Mus.) (a.) The part sung by the highest male or lowest female voices; the alto or counter-tenor. (b.) The voice or singer performing this part; as, her voice is a contralto; she is a contralto.Con-trāl’to, a. p. 286(Mus.) Belonging or relating to a contralto, or to the part in music called contralto; as, a contralto voice.Cōn'/tra-mūre, n. p. 286(Fort.) An outer wall. Chambers.Cōn’tra-nāt’ū-ral, a. p. 286Opposite to nature. [Rare.] Bp. Rust.Cŏn’tra-nī’ten-cy, n. p. 286Resistance against pressure or force; reaction. [Obs.] Bailey.Cōn'tra-pōs̄e', v. t. p. 286To set in opposition, or over against. [Obs.]Cōn′tra-po-si′tion, n. p. 286A placing over against; opposite position. Potter.Cōn′tra-pūn′tal, a. p. 286(Mus.) Pertaining to counterpoint. [Rare.]Cŏn’tra-pūn’tist, n. p. 286(Mus.) One skilled in counterpoint. Mason.Cŏn’tra-rĕg’ū-lā’rĭ-ty, n. p. 286Contrariety to rule; opposition to regularity. [Rare.] Norris.Cōn'/tra-re-mōn'/strant, n. p. 286One who remonstrates in opposition or answer to a remonstrant. [Rare.] They did the synod wrong to make this distinction of contr(a)-remonstrants and remonstrants. Hales.Con-trā'ri-ant, a. p. 286Contradictory; opposite; inconsistent; contrary. [Obs.] “Without one hostile or contrariant prepossession.” Southey.Con-trā'ri-ant-ly, adv. p. 286In a contrary manner; contrarily. [Obs.]Cōn’tra-ries, n. pl. p. 286(Logic.) Propositions opposed in quality only, but of which the falsehood of one does not establish the truth of the other. “If two universals differ in quality, they are contraries; as, every vine…Cōn-tra-rī'e-ty, n. p. 286The state or quality of being contrary; opposition; repugnance. There is a contrariety between those things that conscience inclines to, and those that entertain the senses. South. 2. Something which…Cŏn′tra-ri-ly, adv. p. 286In a contrary manner; in opposition; on the other side; in opposite ways.Cōn'tra-ri-ness, n. p. 286The quality of being contrary; opposition.Con-trā'ri-ōūs, a. p. 286Showing contrariety; opposite; repugnant. [Rare.] Milton. She flew contrarious in the face of God With bat-wings of her vices. E. B. Browning.Con-trā'ri-oüs-ly, adv. p. 286Contrarily; oppositely.Cŏn′tra-ri-wīse, adv. p. 286On the contrary; oppositely; on the other hand. This request was never before made by other lords; but, contrariwise, they were humble suitors. Davies. 2. In a contrary order; conversely. “Yet rather…Cŏn/tra-ro-tā'tion, n. p. 286Circular motion in a direction contrary to some other circular motion. Congreve.Cŏn’tra-stīm’ū-lant, n. p. 286(Med.) An agent which counteracts the effect of a stimulant.Cōn’tra-stīm’ū-lant, a. p. 286Counteracting the effects of stimulants; relating to a style of medical treatment based on a theory of contra-stimulants. Dunglison.Cŏnʹtra-ry, a. p. 286Opposite; opposing; different; contradictory; adverse; repugnant; inconsistent. We have lost our labor; they have gone a contrary way. Shak. Fame, if not double-faced, is double-mouthed, And with…Cŏn′tra-ry, n. p. 286A thing that is of contrary or opposite qualities. No contraries hold more antipathy Than I and such a knave. Shak. 2. A proposition contrary to another; as, slender proofs which rather show the…Cōn’tra-ry, v. t. p. 286To contradict or oppose; to thwart. [Obs.] You must contrary me! Shak.Con-trăst', v. t. p. 287To set in opposition, or over against; to compare by difference or contrariety of qualities. A writer whose dexterity in the arts of controversy was so remarkably contrasted by his abilities in…Con-trāst', v. i. p. 287To stand in contrast or opposition; to exhibit contrast. The joints which divide the sandstone contrast finely with the divisional planes which separate the basalt into pillars. Lyell.Cŏn’trāst, n. p. 287Opposition of things or qualities; comparison by contrariety of qualities. “The contrasts and resemblances of the seasons.” Whewell. 2. (Fine Arts.) The opposition of varied forms, colors, &c., which…Cŏn’tra-tēn’or, n. p. 287(Mus.) A middle part between the tenor and treble; counter-tenor; contralto.Cŏnʹtrate-wheel, n. p. 287See CROWN-WHEEL.Cŏn/tra-val-lā'tion, n. p. 287(Fort.) A trench guarded with a parapet, formed by the besiegers between their camp and the place besieged, to secure themselves, and check sallies of the garrison. Brande.Cŏn'/tra-vēne', v. t. p. 287To meet in the way of opposition; to come in conflict with; to oppose; to contradict; to obstruct the operation of; to defeat. So plain a proposition . . . was not likely to be contravened. Southey.…Cŏn'-tra-vēn'er, n. p. 287One who opposes.Cŏn/tră-vĕnʹtion, n. p. 287The act of contravening; opposition; obstruction. “In contravention of all his marriage stipulations.” Motley.Cŏn’tra-vĕr’sion, n. p. 287A turning to the opposite side; antistrophe. Congreve.Cōn'/tra-yēr'/vā, n. p. 287(Bot.) A species of Dorstenia (D. contrayerva), a South American plant, the root of which, being aromatic and astringent, is sometimes used in medicine. — London.Cŏn’trē-tā’tiōn, n. p. 287A touching or handling. [Obs.] Ferrand.Contretemps, n. p. 287An unexpected accident, which throws every thing into confusion.Con-trĭb'ū-ta-ble, a. p. 287Capable of being contributed.