Associations to the word «Adversative»

Wiktionary

ADVERSATIVE, adjective. (linguistics) Expressing opposition or difference.
ADVERSATIVE, noun. (rare) (dated) Something, particularly a clause or conjunction, which is adversative.

Dictionary definition

ADVERSATIVE, adjective. Expressing antithesis or opposition; "the adversative conjunction `but' in `poor but happy'".

Wise words

Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.
Mohandas Gandhi