Adversative (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective
  1. expressing contrariety, opposition, or antithesis: “But” is an adversative conjunction.
noun
  1. an adversative word or proposition.
adjective
  1. (of a word, phrase, or clause) implying opposition or contrast. But and although are adversative conjunctions introducing adversative clauses
noun
  1. an adversative word or speech element
Adversative (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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