tegenovergesteld — meaning in English

English meaning

• contrary adjective Completely opposite in nature or direction.
• inverse adj Opposite in effect, order, or position.
• opposite adjective Located directly across from something, or facing the other direction.

Senses

tegenovergesteld is used for these senses in English:

• contrary Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.
• inverse Opposite in effect, nature or order.
• opposite Of either of two complementary or mutually exclusive things.

contrary — full definition

1. adjective Completely opposite in nature or direction.
2. adjective Stubbornly inclined to disagree or do the opposite of what's expected.
3. noun The opposite of something already stated.

inverse — full definition

1. adj Opposite in effect, order, or position.
2. noun The reverse or opposite of something, especially in mathematics.

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