Meaning of ANTITHESIS
| Pronunciation: | | an'tithisis
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- [n] the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance
- [n] exact opposite; "his theory is the antithesis of mine"
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ANTITHESIS is a 10 letter word that starts with A. |
| | See Also: | | oppositeness, opposition, rhetorical device | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \An*tith"e*sis\, n.; pl. {Antitheses}. [L., fr. Gr.
?, fr. ? to set against, to oppose; ? against + ? to set. See
{Thesis}.]
1. (Rhet.) An opposition or contrast of words or sentiments
occurring in the same sentence; as, ``The prodigal robs
his heir; the miser robs himself.'' ``He had covertly shot
at Cromwell; he how openly aimed at the Queen.''
2. The second of two clauses forming an antithesis.
3. Opposition; contrast.
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| | Related Terms: | | antagonism, anteposition, antipathy, antipode, antipodes, antipole, antonym, clashing, collision, con, conflict, confrontation, confrontment, contention, contra, contradiction, contradictory, contradistinction, contraindication, contraposition, contrariety, contrary, contrast, converse, counter, counterbalance, countercheck, counterpoint, counterpoise, counterpole, counterposition, counterterm, cross-purposes, disagreement, discrepancy, foil, hostility, inconsistency, inimicalness, inverse, obverse, offset, opposing, opposite, opposite number, oppositeness, opposition, opposure, oppugnance, oppugnancy, perversity, polar opposition, polarity, polarization, posing against, repugnance, reverse, setoff, showdown, the contrary, the other side, vis-a-vis |
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