Sekirov Dictionary

adversative

/ədˈvɝsəˌtɪv/

adjective 2
noun 1
forms 1

adjective2

•
Expressing opposition or difference.
- In Matthew's Q-source, this short sentence may have been introduced by the strong adversative conjunction, "but" (alla). — 1992
•
Expressing adverse effect.
- In an adversative causative, the "causer" has only a nominal status and is, in actuality, a victim of the situation ... — 2002

noun1

(old-fashioned, rare) Something, particularly a clause or conjunction, which is adversative.

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