contrarily

contrarily
contrary ► ADJECTIVE 1) opposite in nature, direction, or meaning. 2) (of two or more statements, beliefs, etc.) opposed to one another. 3) perversely inclined to do the opposite of what is expected or desired.
► NOUN (the contrary) ▪ the opposite.
● to the contrary — Cf. ↑to the contrary
DERIVATIVES contrarily adverb contrariness noun.
ORIGIN Latin contrarius, from contra 'against' .

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