Opposition

Of relation.   May also be referred to as oppositeness.

The relation between opposed entities.

This concept's ID is @1~69725

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  • sign 2 facts

    Having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges);...

  • opposite 2 facts

    Something inverted in sequence or character or effect; "when the direct approach failed...

  • gradable opposition 1 facts

    An opposition that is capable of being graded.

  • ungradable opposition 1 facts

    An opposition that has no intermediate grade; either one or the other.

  • contradictoriness 1 facts

    The relation that exists when opposites cannot coexist.

  • contradiction 1 facts

    Opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas.

  • antagonism 1 facts

    The relation between opposing principles or forces or factors; "the inherent antagonism...

  • flip side 0 facts

    A different aspect of something (especially the opposite aspect); "the flip side of your...

  • antithesis 0 facts

    Exact opposite; "his theory is the antithesis of mine".

  • antipode 0 facts

    Direct opposite; "quiet: an antipode to focused busyness".

  • contrast 0 facts

    The opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared; "in contrast to", "by con...

  • conflict 0 facts

    Opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition...

  • mutual opposition 0 facts

    A relation between two opposite attributes or tendencies; "he viewed it as a balanced...

  • contrary 0 facts

    Exact opposition; "public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty".

  • tertium quid 0 facts

    Some third thing similar to two opposites but distinct from both.

  • contrariety 0 facts

    The relation between contraries.

  • reverse 0 facts

    A relation of direct opposition; "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse...