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contrariant

Contrariant (adj) means Contrary or antagonistic.

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Contrary or antagonistic.
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Etymology

Inherited from Middle English contrariaunt, from Old French contrariant, from Late Latin contrāriāns, present participle of contrāriō.

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"contrariant" (adj) means contrary or antagonistic.

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