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oppositive

/əˈpɒz.ɪ.tɪv/

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adjective

/əˈpɒz.ɪ.tɪv/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее характеризующийся противопоставлением или контрастом; больше не используется в современном языке.

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

  1. Expressing antithesis or oppositionC2formal

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

    ruПротивопоставительный

    • 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.

    Synonymsadversativeantagonisticantitheticalcontrarycontrastiveopposing