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contrariety
con·tra·ri·e·ty [ kòntrə r ətee ] (plural con·tra·ri·e·ties)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. oppositeness: the state or quality of opposing or being contrary
2. point of difference: a point of difference or inconsistency
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