Opposition
Of relation. May also be referred to as oppositeness.
The relation between opposed entities.
This concept's ID is @1~69725
Contains
- sign
Having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges);...
- opposite
Something inverted in sequence or character or effect; "when the direct approach failed...
- gradable opposition
An opposition that is capable of being graded.
- ungradable opposition
An opposition that has no intermediate grade; either one or the other.
- contradictoriness
The relation that exists when opposites cannot coexist.
- contradiction
Opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas.
- antagonism
The relation between opposing principles or forces or factors; "the inherent antagonism...
- flip side
A different aspect of something (especially the opposite aspect); "the flip side of your...
- antithesis
Exact opposite; "his theory is the antithesis of mine".
- antipode
Direct opposite; "quiet: an antipode to focused busyness".
- contrast
The opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared; "in contrast to", "by con...
- conflict
Opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition...
- mutual opposition
A relation between two opposite attributes or tendencies; "he viewed it as a balanced...
- contrary
Exact opposition; "public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty".
- tertium quid
Some third thing similar to two opposites but distinct from both.
- contrariety
The relation between contraries.
- reverse
A relation of direct opposition; "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse...