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- [op-uh-zish-uh n]
- /ˌɒp əˈzɪʃ ən/
- /ˌɒ.pə.ˈzɪʃ.n̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [op-uh-zish-uh n]
- /ˌɒp əˈzɪʃ ən/
Definitions of oppositional word
- noun oppositional the action of opposing, resisting, or combating. 1
- noun oppositional antagonism or hostility. 1
- noun oppositional a person or group of people opposing, criticizing, or protesting something, someone, or another group. 1
- noun oppositional (sometimes initial capital letter) the major political party opposed to the party in power and seeking to replace it. 1
- noun oppositional the act of placing opposite, or the state or position of being placed opposite. 1
- noun oppositional the act of opposing, or the state of being opposed by way of comparison or contrast. 1
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Origin of oppositional
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; < Latin oppositiōn- (stem of oppositiō), equivalent to opposit(us) (see opposite) + -iōn- -ion; replacing Middle English opposicioun < Old French opposicion < Latin as above
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Parts of speech for Oppositional
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
oppositional popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
oppositional usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for oppositional
adjective oppositional
- opposing — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
- adversarial — If you describe something as adversarial, you mean that it involves two or more people or organizations who are opposing each other.
- adverse — Adverse decisions, conditions, or effects are unfavourable to you.
- against the grain — contrary to one's feelings, nature, wishes, etc.; irritating or displeasing
- allergic — If you are allergic to something, you become ill or get a rash when you eat it, smell it, or touch it.
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