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. |
antithetical [ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl], antithetic
adj
1. of the nature of antithesis
2. directly contrasted
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | antithetical - 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" |
antithetical antithetic
adjective opposite, opposed, contrasted, contrasting, counter, reverse, contrary, contradictory, converse, inverse, poles apart, antipodal The oppressive use of power is antithetical to our ideals.
Translations
antithetical [ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl] adj → antithétique
antithetical [ˌæntɪθɛtɪk/əl] adj → antitetico/a
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