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Antithetical: meaning, definitions and examples

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antithetical

 

[ ˌæntɪˈθetɪkl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,339, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.