Definition

A situation or condition where two things are opposite or different from each other.

Example

The contrariety between their opinions led to a heated debate.

Conversation

I've been thinking about the contrariety in our opinions on movies lately.

Yeah, it's interesting how we often like completely different genres.

Exactly! It makes our movie nights more fun, though.

Definitely, I love hearing your perspective even if we disagree.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Contrariety → It is formed from "contra-" (meaning against) and "rietas" (from Latin "ratio", meaning reason or relation). The word describes a state of being against or in opposition to something, particularly in reasoning or opinion.

Memory Tip

Think of 'against' ('contra-') and 'reason' ('rietas') to remember that contrariety refers to a state of opposition in reasoning or opinion.

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