opposable

(ə pōzə bəl)

adjective

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

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See opposable in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Possible to oppose or resist.
  2. That can be placed opposite something else: The thumb is an opposable digit.

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  • op·posˌa·bilˈi·ty noun

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