Contrary \Con"tra*ry\ (? or ?; 48), a. [OE. contrarie,
   contraire, F. contraire, fr. L. contrarius, fr. contra. See
   Contra-.]
   1. Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition;
      adverse; as, contrary winds.
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            And if ye walk contrary unto me, and will not
            hearken unto me.                      --Lev. xxvi.
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            We have lost our labor; they are gone a contrary
            way.                                  --Shak.
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   2. Opposed; contradictory; repugnant; inconsistent.
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            Fame, if not double-faced, is double mouthed,
            And with contrary blast proclaims most deeds.
                                                  --Milton.
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            The doctrine of the earth's motion appeared to be
            contrary to the sacred Scripture.     --Whewell.
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   3. Given to opposition; perverse; forward; wayward; as, a
      contrary disposition; a contrary child.
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   4. (Logic) Affirming the opposite; so opposed as to destroy
      each other; as, contrary propositions.
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   Contrary motion (Mus.), the progression of parts in
      opposite directions, one ascending, the other descending.

   Syn: Adverse; repugnant; hostile; inimical; discordant;
        inconsistent.
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