opposable

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op·pos·a·ble (

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adj.

1. Possible to oppose or resist.

2. That can be placed opposite something else: The thumb is an opposable digit.

op·posa·bili·ty n.

opposable [əˈpəʊzəb^əl]

adj

1. capable of being opposed

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Also apposable (of the thumb of primates, esp man) capable of being moved into a position facing the other digits so as to be able to touch the ends of each

3. capable of being placed opposite something else

opposably adv

opposability n

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Adj.

opposable - capable of being placed opposite to something; "the thumb is opposable to the forefinger"

apposable

unopposable - not opposable

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