opposable Hear it!

opposable Definition

op·pos·able (ə pō′zə bəl)

adjective

  1. that can be opposed
  2. that can be placed opposite something else, as the thumb with each finger

opposable Related Forms
op·pos′·abil′·ity noun
opposable Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • thumb: Me: Big human, opposable thumb, knows many words of French, can drive a car.