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Subcontrary
Sub-con′tra-ry
,Adj.
1.
Contrary in an inferior degree.
2.
(Geom.)
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.
Brande & C.
3.
(Logic)
Denoting the relation of opposition between the particular affirmative and particular negative. Of these both may be true and only one can be false.
Sub-con′tra-ry
,Noun.
pl.
Subcontraries
. (Logic)
A subcontrary proposition; a proposition inferior or contrary in a lower degree.