CONTRARIUM, contrarium
Sounds Like: kon-TRAH-ree-oom
Translations: the opposite, a contrary thing, opposite, contrary, adverse, hostile
From the root: CONTRARIUS
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective
Explanation: This word can function as a neuter singular noun meaning 'the opposite' or 'a contrary thing'. It can also be used as a neuter singular adjective meaning 'opposite', 'contrary', 'adverse', or 'hostile'. As a noun, it refers to something that is diametrically opposed to another. As an adjective, it describes something that is in opposition or conflict.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative, Accusative, or Vocative
Instances
Josephus' Against Apion
From the same root
No other words from the same root, CONTRARIUS, appear in our texts.
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