Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
contraries
Noun
/ˈkɒntrəriz/
Definition
Things that are entirely different from each other or opposite in nature.
Examples
- The contraries of hot and cold demonstrate how temperature is relative.
- In philosophy, good and evil are often considered contraries.
- The argument highlighted the contraries between freedom and oppression.
Meaning
Contraries refer to concepts, ideas, or things that exist in opposition to each other. They represent polar opposites and illustrate the spectrum of differences in various contexts.
Synonyms
- opposites
- antitheses
- contradictions
- negatives
