Antithesis: meaning, definitions and examples
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antithesis
[ ænˈtɪθəsɪs ]
literature
A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Love is the antithesis of selfishness.
- The character of Dr. Jekyll in the novel is the antithesis of Mr. Hyde.
- The peaceful protests were the antithesis of the violent riots.
rhetoric
A rhetorical device in which two opposite ideas are put together in a sentence to achieve a contrasting effect.
Synonyms
contradiction, contrast, opposition
Examples of usage
- To err is human, to forgive divine.
Translations
Translations of the word "antithesis" in other languages:
🇵🇹 antítese
🇮🇳 विलोम
🇩🇪 Antithese
🇮🇩 antitesis
🇺🇦 антитеза
🇵🇱 antyteza
🇯🇵 対立
🇫🇷 antithèse
🇪🇸 antítesis
🇹🇷 antitez
🇰🇷 대조
🇸🇦 نقيض
🇨🇿 antiteze
🇸🇰 antitéza
🇨🇳 对立
🇸🇮 antiteza
🇮🇸 andstæða
🇰🇿 қарама-қайшылық
🇬🇪 ანტითეზა
🇦🇿 antitez
🇲🇽 antítesis
Word origin
The word 'antithesis' originated from the Greek word 'antithesis', which means 'opposition' or 'contrast'. It has been used in English literature and rhetoric for centuries to create a powerful effect by juxtaposing contrasting ideas. The concept of antithesis has been a fundamental element in various forms of writing, from poetry to speeches, to emphasize the difference between two things. Understanding antithesis helps in creating compelling arguments and expressing complex ideas concisely.