antithesis
|an-ti-the-sis|
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/ænˈtɪθəsɪs/
direct opposite
Etymology
Etymology Information
'antithesis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'antithesis,' where 'anti-' meant 'against' and 'thesis' meant 'position.'
Historical Evolution
'antithesis' changed from the Greek word 'antithesis' and eventually became the modern English word 'antithesis'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a setting against,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'direct opposite.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.
Her behavior was the antithesis of what was expected.
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Noun 2
a contrast or opposition between two things.
The antithesis between the two characters was striking.
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