konˈtrarjo

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Translation

opposite, contrary

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Word origin

From Latin contrarius, from contra ('against').

Origin
Latin
Root
contrarius
English cognates
contrary

Grammar

Femininecontraria
Masc pluralcontrari
Fem pluralcontrarie

Examples

' .

I have an opinion contrary to yours.

.

They have views contrary to his.

previsioni.

The result was contrary to predictions.

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This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 4: Words 831-840.