Antithetical Definition

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adjective
Being in diametrical opposition.
A viewpoint that was antithetical to conventional wisdom.
American Heritage
Of or containing antithesis.
Webster's New World
Of, relating to, or marked by antithesis.
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Exactly opposite.
Webster's New World
The definition of antithetical is something that is contrary or opposite.
An example of something that is antithetical is eating meat if you are a vegetarian.
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Origin of Antithetical

  • From Medieval Latin antitheticus from Greek antithetikos from antitithenai to oppose antithesis

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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