Contra

/ˈkɒn.trə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or thing that opposes or resists.

The committee faced a strong contra during the debate.

An opposing viewpoint or argument.

We need to consider the contras of this strategy before proceeding.

preposition

Against; in opposition to.

He argued contra the proposed legislation.

In contrast to.

The results were contra her earlier predictions.

adverb

In opposition; in contrast.

The two theories stand contra each other in a significant way.

On the contrary.

Some believe it is beneficial; contra, others argue otherwise.

Latin 'contra', meaning 'against' or 'opposite'.

contra indicata

A term in medicine indicating a condition that makes a particular treatment or procedure inadvisable.

contra the rules

In opposition to the established rules or regulations.

contra mundum

Against the world; used to describe someone standing against the majority.

contradict

To speak against; to assert the opposite of a statement.

counteract

To act against something in order to reduce its force or neutralize it.

contrary

Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.

To be against something strongly.

He's really contra the idea of a new tax.

A term used in gaming to describe opposition strategies.

In that game, you always have to play contra to win.