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Contrariety

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

English: /ˌkɒn.trəˈraɪ.ɪ.ti/, /ˌkɒn.trəˈrɛ.ti/

Definitions

  • The state of being contrary or in opposition.
  • A contradiction or inconsistency between two or more things.
  • A conflicting or opposing principle, fact, or situation.

Usage Examples

  • The contrariety of their opinions led to intense debates.
  • There is a contrariety between what he says and what he does.
  • The contrariety of human desires often leads to inner conflict.

Etymology

Derived from Old French "contrariété," from Latin "contrarius" (opposite, contrary), dating back to Middle English usage.

Synonyms

  • Opposition
  • Contradiction
  • Inconsistency
  • Divergence

Antonyms

  • Agreement
  • Harmony
  • Conformity

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Contrariedad /kon.tɾa.ɾjeˈðad/
French Contrariété /kɔ̃.tʁa.ʁje.te/
German Gegensätzlichkeit /ˈɡeːɡn̩zɛt͡slɪçkaɪt/
Hindi विरोधाभास /vi.ro.dʰa.bʰaːs/
Chinese (Mandarin) 对立性 /duì lì xìng/
Russian Противоречие /prətʲɪvɐˈrʲetɕɪje/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /ˌkɒn.trəˈraɪ.ɪ.ti/
  • American English: /ˌkɑːn.trəˈrɛ.ti/

Historical Usage

The word "contrariety" has been used in philosophical and literary texts for centuries to express opposing forces or contradictions in reasoning, nature, or society.

Cultural Nuances

In literature and rhetoric, contrariety is often used to highlight paradoxes and contradictions that shape human thought and social interactions.

More Information

The concept of contrariety plays a crucial role in logic, ethics, and dialectics, particularly in philosophical traditions from Aristotle to modern debates on contradictions in human reasoning. Many legal, religious, and political debates hinge upon the recognition and resolution of contrariety in perspectives and policies.

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