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“adversative”
A word, phrase, or clause that expresses opposition or a contrast: Examples of adversatives include such conjunctions as, "but" or "although".
Mark was talking to a friend about a trip and the possible weather conditions and he expressed an adversative when he said, "We should set a date for our journey, but if the weather is too bad, we need to plan an alternative time."
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vers-, vert-, -verse, -version, -version, -versation, -versal, -versary, -vert, vort-, vors-
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adversative (adjective), more adversative, most adversative
Pertaining to an expression of opposition or contrast by someone: Jill had an adversative reaction to what her father said about her boyfriend.
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vers-, vert-, -verse, -version, -version, -versation, -versal, -versary, -vert, vort-, vors-
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