Hyphenation of contrary

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word contrary? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

con-trary

Definitions of contrary:

1.	A relation of direct opposition We thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
2.	Exact opposition Public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty
3.	A logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
4.	Very opposed in nature or character or purpose Acts contrary to our code of ethics The facts point to a contrary conclusion
5.	Of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false `hot' and `cold' are contrary terms
6.	Resistant to guidance or discipline Mary Mary quite contrary An obstinate child with a violent temper A perverse mood Wayward behavior
7.	In an opposing direction Adverse currents A contrary wind

Synonyms of contrary:

adj	different
adj	antonymous
adj	obstinate, perverse, wayward, disobedient
adj	adverse, unfavorable, unfavourable
noun	reverse, opposite, opposition, oppositeness
noun	opposition, oppositeness
noun	logical relation

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Hyphenator

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