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Contraposition

//ˈkɒntɹəpəˈzɪʃən// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The statement of the form "if not Q then not P", given the statement "if P then Q". countable
  2. 2
    Opposition; contrast. countable, uncountable

    "The expression “Allon” indicates the unique character of this relationship: that of being together in contraposition. I belong to the Allon, and yet detach myself from it."

Etymology

From French contraposition.

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