contrariety / (kontra'raiati; kantr 孑 raioti/ n (formal) [U] opposition or antagonism (in nature, quality or action); [C] (pl -ties) sth that is inconsistent or contrary: (正式用語) (本質(zhì)、性質(zhì)或行為的) 相反; 對立; 不一致或相反的事物： contrarieties in nature. 本質(zhì)相反的事物。