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contrary

relationship between two propositions when they cannot both be true
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contrary

Summary

contrary is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[1]

Key Facts

  • contrary is a type of relation[2].
  • contrary is part of opposite[3].
  • contrary's studied by is recorded as logic[4].
  • contrary's studied by is recorded as mathematical logic[5].

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Definition and Type

contrary is a type of relation[2].

Use and Application

contrary is part of opposite[3].

Why It Matters

contrary is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[1]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Wikimi-dhiann · 2026-09-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → relationship between two propositions when they cannot both be true
    Part of → opposite
    Subclass of → relation
    Freebase id → /m/05zp2f7
    + 2 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P361]]: [[Q1498321]]"
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