an·ti·thet·i·cal ( n t -th t -k l) also an·ti·thet·ic (-k)adj. 1. Of, relating to, or marked by antithesis. 2. Being in diametrical opposition. See Synonyms at opposite. [From Medieval Latin antitheticus, from Greek antithetikos, from antitithenai, to oppose; see antithesis.] an ti·theti·cal·ly adv. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | antithetic - sharply contrasted in character or purpose; "practices entirely antithetical to her professed beliefs"; "hope is antithetic to despair" different - unlike in nature or quality or form or degree; "took different approaches to the problem"; "came to a different conclusion"; "different parts of the country"; "on different sides of the issue"; "this meeting was different from the earlier one" |
Translations
antithetic(al)
adj (= contrasting) → gegensätzlich; phrases → antithetisch (form); idea → entgegengesetzt, antithetisch (form)
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