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Meaning of contraposition | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2
/ˈkɒntɹəpəˈzɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. The statement of the form "if not Q then not P", given the statement "if P then Q".
    countable
  2. Opposition; contrast.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Čeština obměna
Deutsch Kontraposition
Español contraposición
Italiano contrapposizione
Nederlands contrapositie
Português contraposição

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.

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