pos>n.; pl. Contrarieties [ L. contrarietas: cf. F. contrariété. ] 1. The state or quality of being contrary; opposition; repugnance; disagreement; antagonism. [ 1913 Webster ]

There is a contrariety between those things that conscience inclines to, and those that entertain the senses. South. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Something which is contrary to, or inconsistent with, something else; an inconsistency. [ 1913 Webster ]

How can these contrarieties agree? Shak.

Syn. -- Inconsistency; discrepancy; repugnance. [ 1913 Webster ]