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1 the contrary
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2 on the contrary
• sitävastoin• vaan• päinvastoin* * *(the very opposite (is true): `Are you busy?' `No, on the contrary, I'm not doing anything at the moment.') päinvastoin -
3 presentation of proof to the contrary
law• vastatodisteluEnglish-Finnish dictionary > presentation of proof to the contrary
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4 proof to the contrary
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5 while on the contrary
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6 contrary
• nurja• itsepäinen• vastainen• vastakohtainen• vastakohta• vasta• vasta-• vastakkainen• erilainen• uppiniskainen• uhmaava• päinvastoin• päinen• päinkään• päinvastainen• kielteinen• käänteinen* * *I 1. 'kontrəri adjective((often with to) opposite (to) or in disagreement (with): That decision was contrary to my wishes; Contrary to popular belief he is an able politician.) vastakkainen, päinvastainen2. noun((with the) the opposite.)II kən'treəri adjective(obstinate; unreasonable.) uppiniskainen -
7 contrary to the contract
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8 contrary to the rule
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9 contrary to the rules
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10 converse
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11 expectation
• otaksuma• todennäköisyys• toiveet• toive• odotus• odotusarvo• odotusoikeus• ennakko-odotus• arvio* * *1) (the state of expecting: In expectation of a wage increase, he bought a washing-machine.) odottaminen2) (what is expected: He failed his exam, contrary to expectation(s); Did the concert come up to your expectations?) odotus -
12 irregular
• okkasionaalinen• häilyvä• irregulaarinen• irrallinen• jaksoittainen• horjuva• epäluonnollinen• epämukainen• epäjatkuva• erilainen• epätavallinen• epäsäännöllinen• epävakaa• epävarma• epätasainen• ajoittainen• umpimähkäinen• vakinaiseen väkeen kuulumaton• vakiintumaton• vaihteleva• liikkuva• mielivaltainen• muotopuoli• muuttuva• satunnainen• sattumanvarainen• sporadinen• säännönvastainen• sääntöjenvastainen• säännötön• labiili• poikkeuksellinen* * *i'reɡjulə1) (not happening etc regularly: His attendance at classes was irregular.) epäsäännöllinen2) (not formed smoothly or evenly: irregular handwriting.) epäsäännöllinen3) (contrary to rules.) sääntöjen vastainen4) ((in grammar) not formed etc in the normal way: irregular verbs.) epäsäännöllinen•- irregularity
См. также в других словарях:
the contrary — UK [ˈkɒntrəri] US [ˈkɑnˌtreri] noun ★ the opposite Evidence suggests that the contrary is true. quite the contrary: I don’t disagree – quite the contrary – I think you’re absolutely right. Thesaurus … Useful english dictionary
the contrary */ — UK [ˈkɒntrərɪ] / US [ˈkɑnˌtrerɪ] noun the opposite Evidence suggests that the contrary is true. quite the contrary: I don t disagree – quite the contrary – I think you re absolutely right. • on the contrary to the contrary … English dictionary
On the contrary — Contrary Con tra*ry, n.; pl. {Contraries}. 1. A thing that is of contrary or opposite qualities. [1913 Webster] No contraries hold more antipathy Than I and such a knave. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. An opponent; an enemy. [Obs.] Chaucer. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
To the contrary — Contrary Con tra*ry, n.; pl. {Contraries}. 1. A thing that is of contrary or opposite qualities. [1913 Webster] No contraries hold more antipathy Than I and such a knave. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. An opponent; an enemy. [Obs.] Chaucer. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
the contrary — the opposite. → contrary … English new terms dictionary
on the contrary — adverb contrary to expectations (Freq. 10) he didn t stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends • Syn: ↑contrarily, ↑to the contrary, ↑contrariwise • Derived from adjective: ↑contrary ( … Useful english dictionary
to the contrary — adverb contrary to expectations (Freq. 3) he didn t stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends • Syn: ↑contrarily, ↑contrariwise, ↑on the contrary • Derived from adjective: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
to the contrary — {adv.} or {adj. phr.} With an opposite result or effect; just the opposite; in disagreement; saying the opposite. * /Although Bill was going to the movies, he told Joe to the contrary./ * /We will expect you for dinner unless we get word to the… … Dictionary of American idioms
to the contrary — {adv.} or {adj. phr.} With an opposite result or effect; just the opposite; in disagreement; saying the opposite. * /Although Bill was going to the movies, he told Joe to the contrary./ * /We will expect you for dinner unless we get word to the… … Dictionary of American idioms
To the Contrary — No. of seasons 18 Broadcast Original channel PBS … Wikipedia
to\ the\ contrary — adv or adj. phr. With an opposite result or effect; just the opposite; in disagreement; saying the opposite. Although Bill was going to the movies, he told Joe to the contrary. We will expect you for dinner unless we get word to the contrary.… … Словарь американских идиом
