SUBCONTRARY
(noun, adj.)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Subcontrary.
Subcontrary - as a noun
Either of a pair of propositions at least one of which must be true
Subcontrary - as an adjective
Contrary in an inferior degree.
Example Sentences
"The subcontrary proposition to "All birds can fly" is "Some birds cannot fly"."
"The subcontrary pairs in the Aristotelian square of opposition are "Some S is P" and "Some S is not P"."
"In logic, the subcontrary relationship holds between two propositions that cannot both be false but can both be true."
"In a syllogism, if one of the subcontrary premises is true, then the conclusion may or may not be true."
"The subcontrary relation is one of the four standard relations that can hold between two categorical propositions."
Word Game Points
Is SUBCONTRARY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, subcontrary is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SUBCONTRARY has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is SUBCONTRARY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, subcontrary is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSUBCONTRARY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is SUBCONTRARY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, subcontrary is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSUBCONTRARY has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.