opposable

op·pos·a·ble

O o

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uh-poh-zuh-buh l]
- /əˈpoʊ zə bəl/
- /əˈpəʊzəbl /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-poh-zuh-buh l]
- /əˈpoʊ zə bəl/

Definitions of opposable word

adjective opposable capable of being placed opposite to something else: the opposable thumb of primates. 1
adjective opposable capable of being resisted, fought, or opposed. 1
noun opposable (of the thumb of a primate) capable of moving toward and touching the other digits on the same hand. 1
adjective opposable capable of being opposed 0
adjective opposable (of the thumb of primates, esp man) capable of being moved into a position facing the other digits so as to be able to touch the ends of each 0
adjective opposable capable of being placed opposite something else 0

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Origin of opposable

First appearance:

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

First recorded in 1660-70; oppose + -able

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Parts of speech for Opposable

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Opposable

opposable popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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