Adversative

Pronunciation: /ˈædˈvɝsəˈtiˈvi/

Adversative (adjective)

  1. showing a contrast or opposition between two ideas or statements.

Examples

  • The adversative conjunction highlighted the contrast between the two statements.
  • Adversative words often indicate a shift in the argument.

Common collocations: adversative conjunction, adversative relationship, adversative transition

Synonyms of Adversative

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Adversative

  • when describing agreement or assistance