contrariant Meaning, Definition & Usage

Con*tra"ri*ant adjective

Etymology

LL. contrarians, p.pr. of contrariare to oppose, fr. L. contrarius: cf. F. contrariant, p.pr. of contrarier to contradict. See Contrary.

Definitions

1. Contrary; opposed; antagonistic; inconsistent; contradictory. R.

   The struggles of contrariant factions. Coleridge.