oppositive

An obsolete adjective meaning characterized by opposition or contrast; no longer in modern use.

• 🇩🇪Veraltetes Adjektiv, das eine Gegensätzlichkeit oder einen Kontrast kennzeichnend beschreibt; wird im heutigen Deutsch nicht mehr verwendet.

1. Expressing antithesis or opposition C2 formal

   Serving to express or indicate opposition, contrast, or antithesis.

   • The oppositive conjunction 'but' highlights a contrast between two ideas.
   • In the debate, she used oppositive arguments to challenge his viewpoint.
   • The author's oppositive tone in the essay emphasized the conflict between tradition and modernity.

   🇩🇪Gegensätzlichkeit ausdrückend

   Synonyme: adversativeantagonisticantitheticalcontrarycontrastiveopposing