1. Qualities or characteristics that are opposite or mutually exclusive in nature
Honesty and deception are contrary attributes that cannot coexist in the same action.
Honestidade e engano são atributos contrários que não podem coexistir na mesma ação.
2. In logic or philosophy, properties that stand in direct opposition to each other
Light and darkness are contrary attributes in the physical world.
Luz e escuridão são atributos contrários no mundo físico.
3. Contradictory or incompatible features or qualities
The painting displayed contrary attributes of simplicity and complexity.
A pintura exibia atributos contrários de simplicidade e complexidade.