per contra • \per-KAHN-truh\ • adverb
1 a : on the contrary *b : by way of contrast
2 : as an offset
Example sentence:
The male peafowl is distinguished by a large fan-shaped tail that shimmers with brilliant iridescent color; per contra, the female is drab and pallid.
Long and Winding
16 years ago
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