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English
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English contrariaunt, from Old French contrariant, from Late Latin contrāriāns, present participle of contrāriō.
Adjective
contrariant (comparative more contrariant, superlative most contrariant)
- Contrary or antagonistic.
- Synonyms: see Thesaurus:opposite
1903 January 14, “Current Notes”, in Bye-Gones: Relating to Wales and the Border Counties, volume 8, page 8:The learned Chancellor concludes:—“We have long ago satisfied ourselves that natural science, as represented by Darwin, is not contrariant to revealed religon, and it is a wholesome thing to be remnided that every good and perfect gift cometh from the Father of Light.”
Derived terms
Noun
contrariant (plural contrariants)
- (rare) A thing that is contrary or of opposite qualities.
Further reading
French
Pronunciation
Participle
contrariant
- present participle of contrarier
Adjective
contrariant (feminine contrariante, masculine plural contrariants, feminine plural contrariantes)
- annoying, irritating
- antagonizing
- Antonym: conciliant
Further reading
Romanian
Etymology
From contraria + -ant.
Adjective
contrariant m or n (feminine singular contrariantă, masculine plural contrarianți, feminine and neuter plural contrariante)
- contrariant
- vexatious
Declension