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ANTITHETIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Sharply contrasted in character or purpose

Example:

hope is antithetic to despair

Synonyms:

antithetic; antithetical

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

different (unlike in nature or quality or form or degree)

Derivation:

antithesis (the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance)

antithesis (exact opposite)

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