Meaning of contraposition | Babel Free
/ˈkɒntɹəpəˈzɪʃən/Definitions
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The statement of the form "if not Q then not P", given the statement "if P then Q". countable
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Opposition; contrast. countable, uncountable
Equivalents
Čeština
obměna
Deutsch
Kontraposition
Español
contraposición
Italiano
contrapposizione
Nederlands
contrapositie
Português
contraposição
Русский
контрапози́ция
Examples
“The expression “Allon” indicates the unique character of this relationship: that of being together in contraposition. I belong to the Allon, and yet detach myself from it.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.