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- [op-uh-zish-uh n]
- /ˌɒp əˈzɪʃ ən/
- /ˌɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [op-uh-zish-uh n]
- /ˌɒp əˈzɪʃ ən/
Definitions of oppositions word
- noun oppositions the action of opposing, resisting, or combating. 1
- noun oppositions antagonism or hostility. 1
- noun oppositions a person or group of people opposing, criticizing, or protesting something, someone, or another group. 1
- noun oppositions (sometimes initial capital letter) the major political party opposed to the party in power and seeking to replace it. 1
- noun oppositions the act of placing opposite, or the state or position of being placed opposite. 1
- noun oppositions the act of opposing, or the state of being opposed by way of comparison or contrast. 1
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Origin of oppositions
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 Oppositions
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
oppositions 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.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
oppositions usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for oppositions
noun oppositions
- hostilities — a hostile state, condition, or attitude; enmity; antagonism; unfriendliness.
- disagreements — Plural form of disagreement.
- obstructions — Plural form of obstruction.
- actions — an independent agency created in 1971 to administer domestic volunteer programs.
- antinomies — Plural form of antinomy.
Antonyms for oppositions
noun oppositions
- accords — Plural form of accord.
- agreements — Plural form of agreement.
- calms — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of calm.
- harmonies — Plural form of harmony.
- kindnesses — Plural form of kindness.
Top questions with oppositions
- what are binary oppositions?
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