antithetical Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite sharply contrasted in character or purpose
antithetic.
- practices entirely antithetical to her professed beliefs
- hope is antithetic to despair
WordNet
An`ti*thet"ic, An`ti*thet"ic*al adjective
(Also<
- Antithetic
- Antithetical
)
Etymology
Gr. .Definitions
Pertaining to antithesis, or opposition of words and sentiments; containing, or of the nature of, antithesis; contrasted.