Meaning Of The Word Subcontrary

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subcontrary in American English
either of two propositions so related that both can be true but both cannot be false
noun: one of two propositions that can both be true but cannot both be false

subcontrary in British English
adjective: (of a pair of propositions) related such that they cannot both be false at once, although they may be true together

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