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ANTITHETIC
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Sharply contrasted in character or purpose
Example:
hope is antithetic to despair
Synonyms:
antithetic; antithetical
Classified under:
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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