Synonyms for oppositional
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : op-uh-zish-uh n |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌɒp əˈzɪʃ ən |
Top 10 synonyms for oppositional
- at odds
- averse
- battling
- clashing
- combating
- conflicting
- confronting
- contrary
- controverting
- counter
- crossing
- defending
- defensive
- denying
- disagreeing
- disputed
- disputing
- dissentient
- enemy
- exposing
- facing
- gainsaying
- hostile
- in opposition
- incompatible
- inimical
- irreconcilable
- objecting
- obstructive
- opposed
- opposite
- protesting
- repelling
- restrictive
- rival
- up against
- warring
Définition of oppositional
Origin :- late 14c., an astrological term for the situation of two heavenly bodies exactly across from one another in the heavens, from Old French oposicion (12c.) or directly from Latin oppositionem (nominative oppositio) "act of opposing, a placing against," noun of action from past participle stem of opponere "set against" (see opponent). Meaning "that which is opposite something else" is from 1540s; meaning "contrast, antagonism" first attested 1580s; sense of "political party opposed to the one in power" is from 1704. Related: Oppositional.
- adj opposing
- Oppositional splendour is there, and the stained radiance of a Bachian chorale.
- Extract from : « Unicorns » by James Huneker
- To this normal state of oppositional contraction the name "muscular tonicity" is given.
- Extract from : « The Psychology of Singing » by David C. Taylor
- Thereupon the oppositional elements increased in numbers and displayed a marked combative disposition.
- Extract from : « The Inside Story Of The Peace Conference » by Emile Joseph Dillon
- The oppositional Evening Journal has missed a capital opportunity of weeping over the barbarity of the soldateska.
- Extract from : « Library of the World's Best literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 12 » by Various
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