contradictorily
(adverb) in a contradictory manner; “he argued contradictorily”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
contradictorily (comparative more contradictorily, superlative most contradictorily)
In a contradictory manner
Source: Wiktionary
Con`tra*dict"o*ri*ly, adv.
Definition: In a contradictory manner. Sharp.
Con`tra*dict"o*ry, a. Etym: [LL. contradictorius: cf. F. contradictoire.]
1. Affirming the contrary; implying a denial of what has been asserted; also, mutually contradicting; inconsistent. "Contradictory assertions." South.
2. Opposing or opposed; repugnant. Schemes . . . contradictory to common sense. Addisn.
Con`tra*dict"o*ry, n.; pl. Contradictories (.
1. A proposition or thing which denies or opposes another; contrariety. It is common with princes to will contradictories. Bacon.
2. pl. (Logic)
Definition: propositions with the same terms, but opposed to each other both in quality and quantity.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
19 November 2024
(noun) bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
