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Definitions for subcontrary
sʌbˈkɒn trɛr isub·con·tra·ry
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subcontrarynoun
Either of a pair of propositions at least one of which must be true
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Subcontraryadjective
Contrary in an inferiour degree.
Etymology: sub and contrary.
If two particular propositions differ in quality, they are subcontraries; as, some vine is a tree: some vine is not a tree. These may be both true together, but they can never be both false. Isaac Watts.
Wikipedia
subcontrary
An immediate inference is an inference which can be made from only one statement or proposition. For instance, from the statement "All toads are green", the immediate inference can be made that "no toads are not green" or "no toads are non-green" (Obverse). There are a number of immediate inferences which can validly be made using logical operations, the result of which is a logically equivalent statement form to the given statement. There are also invalid immediate inferences which are syllogistic fallacies.
Webster Dictionary
Subcontraryadjective
contrary in an inferior degree
Subcontraryadjective
having, or being in, a contrary order; -- said of a section of an oblique cone having a circular base made by a plane not parallel to the base, but so inclined to the axis that the section is a circle; applied also to two similar triangles when so placed as to have a common angle at the vertex, the opposite sides not being parallel
Subcontraryadjective
denoting the relation of opposition between the particular affirmative and particular negative. Of these both may be true and only one can be false
Subcontrarynoun
a subcontrary proposition; a proposition inferior or contrary in a lower degree
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Subcontrary
sub-kon′tra-ri, adj. contrary in an inferior degree: (geom.) said of a section of an oblique cone on a circular base, which section is itself a circle: (logic) denoting the opposition of two subalternate propositions.—n. a subcontrary proposition.—n. Subcontrarī′ety.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of subcontrary in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of subcontrary in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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