contradictory vs obverse

contradictory

adj
  • Mutually exclusive. 

  • That contradicts something, such as an argument. 

  • That is diametrically opposed to something. 

  • That is itself a contradiction. 

  • Tending to contradict or oppose, contrarious. 

noun
  • Either of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false. 

obverse

adj
  • Corresponding; complementary. 

  • Having the base, or end next to the attachment, narrower than the top. 

  • Turned or facing toward the observer. 

noun
  • A proposition obtained by obversion, e.g. All men are mortal => No man is immortal. 

  • The heads side of a coin, or the side of a medal or badge that has the principal design. 

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