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.
American Heritage
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
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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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