Synonyms for adversarial


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ad-ver-ser-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈæd vərˌsɛr i


Définition of adversarial

Origin :
  • by 1892, from adversary + -al (1). Probably coined to avoid confusion which might arise with use of adversary (adj.), which is attested from late 14c. Related: Adversarially.
  • adj opposing
Example sentences :
  • Competition often degenerates into an adversarial relation and conflict.
  • Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin
  • Moral individualism succeeds or fails within a framework of adversarial human relations.
  • Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin

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