Subcontrary

What do we mean by subcontrary?

A proposition related to another in such a way that both may be true, but both cannot be false. noun

Contrary in an inferior degree.

In logic, a subcontrary proposition. noun

A subcontrary proposition; a proposition inferior or contrary in a lower degree. noun

Contrary in an inferior degree. adjective

Having, or being in, a contrary order; -- said of a section of an oblique cone having a circular base made by a plane not parallel to the base, but so inclined to the axis that the section is a circle; applied also to two similar triangles when so placed as to have a common angle at the vertex, the opposite sides not being parallel. adjective

Denoting the relation of opposition between the particular affirmative and particular negative. Of these both may be true and only one can be false. adjective

Either of a pair of propositions at least one of which must be true noun

Either of a pair of propositions at least one of which must be true

Words that are spelled similarly to subcontrary:
subcontrary, subcontract.

Nouns that are often described by the adjective subcontrary:
propositions, opposition, section, relation, sections, judgments, relationship.

Words that sound like subcontrary:
subcontract, subcategory, suntory, santore, sob story, socket wrench, solitary, sakari, sombrero, solidary.