adversative
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English
Definitions
noun
- Something, particularly a clause or conjunction, which is adversative.
adjective
- Expressing opposition or difference.
- Expressing adverse effect.
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Synonyms
oppositivedisjunctiveadversiveadverseopponentantagonisticantagonisticalclashinganimadversiveoppositiousoppositionaryopposedcontrariouscounterattitudinaloppugnantantagonistick