Antithetical: meaning, definitions and examples
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antithetical
[ ˌæntɪˈθetɪkl ]
opposite
Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.
Synonyms
contradictory, incompatible, opposite
Examples of usage
- His actions were antithetical to his beliefs.
- The two theories are antithetical to each other.
contrary
Contrary to the very nature or character of something.
Synonyms
conflicting, contrary, opposing
Examples of usage
- Her behavior was antithetical to the norms of the society.
- The proposal was antithetical to our core values.
Translations
Translations of the word "antithetical" in other languages:
🇵🇹 antitético
🇮🇳 विरोधाभासी
🇩🇪 antithetisch
🇮🇩 antitesis
🇺🇦 антитетичний
🇵🇱 antytetyczny
🇯🇵 対照的
🇫🇷 antithétique
🇪🇸 antitético
🇹🇷 antitetik
🇰🇷 대조적인
🇸🇦 متناقض
🇨🇿 antitetický
🇸🇰 antitetický
🇨🇳 对立的
🇸🇮 antitetičen
🇮🇸 andstæðan
🇰🇿 антитетикалық
🇬🇪 ანტითეტიკური
🇦🇿 antitetik
🇲🇽 antitético
Word origin
The word 'antithetical' comes from the Greek word 'antitithenai', which means 'to oppose'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe things that are directly opposed or contrasted. The concept of antithesis, of opposing ideas or words, has been a common literary device throughout history, used to create contrast and emphasize differences.