Word: subcontrary
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sub
con
tra
ry
Definition: Denoting the relation of opposition between the particular affirmative and particular negative. Of these both may be true and only one can be false.
Morphemes:
Affix: sub-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: almost, nearly
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sub
Language: la
Decoded: sub
Meaning: under
Affix: contrary
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contrārius
Language: la
Decoded: contrarius
Meaning: opposite, opposed, contrary