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antithesis definition

an·tith·esis (an tit̸h′ə sis)

noun pl. antitheses -·ses′ (-sēz′)

  1. a contrast or opposition of thoughts, usually in two phrases, clauses, or sentences (Ex.: you are going; I am staying)
  2. the second part of such an expression
  3. a contrast or opposition
  4. the exact opposite joy is the antithesis of sorrow

Etymology: ME antitesis < LL antithesis < Gr < antithenai < anti-, against + tithenai, to place: see do

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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