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contrapose

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To place in contraposition.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Topics: human-sciences, logic, mathematics, philosophy, sciences

Examples

  • Near-synonym: juxtapose

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: counterpose, juxtapose

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To contrast with, or form an opposite to, something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From French contraposer.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: przeciwstawiać — (logic) To place in contraposition
  • Polish: przeciwstawić — (logic) To place in contraposition
  • Russian: противопоставлять (protivopostavljatʹ) — (logic) To place in contraposition
  • Russian: противопоставить (protivopostavitʹ) — (logic) To place in contraposition
  • Russian: приводить в качестве контрпримера (privoditʹ v kačestve kontrprimera) — (logic) To place in contraposition