Contradictively

/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktɪvli/ adverb

Definition

In a contradictive manner; in a way that contradicts or opposes.

Etymology

From 'contradictive' (adjective) plus '-ly' (adverbial suffix), building on Latin 'contradicere' (to speak against).

Kelly Says

When evidence acts 'contradictively' to a theory, it's actively working against that theory—this is slightly different from 'contradictorily', which more neutrally describes mutual opposition.

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