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antithesis [ænˈtɪθɪsɪs] n pl -ses [-ˌsiːz]
1. the exact opposite 2. contrast or opposition 3. (Literature / Rhetoric) Rhetoric the juxtaposition of contrasting ideas, phrases, or words so as to produce an effect of balance, such as my words fly up, my thoughts remain below 4. (Philosophy) Philosophy the second stage in the Hegelian dialectic contradicting the thesis before resolution by the synthesis [via Latin from Greek: a setting against, from anti- + tithenai to place] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
antithesis noun 1. opposite, contrast, reverse, contrary, converse, inverse, antipode They are the antithesis of the typical married couple. 2. contrast, opposition, contradiction, reversal, inversion, contrariety, contraposition the antithesis between instinct and reason Translations antithesis [ænˈtɪθəsɪs] [antitheses] [ænˈtɪθəsiːz] (pl) n → antithèse f the antithesis of → l'antithèse de antithesis [ænˈtɪθɪsɪs] n (antitheses (pl)) [ænˈtɪθɪsiːz] → antitesi f inv; (contrast) → carattere m antitetico How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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