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Antithesis - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Antithesis : (noun)
1: exact opposite; "his theory is the antithesis of mine"
2: the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a
feeling of balance
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Antithesis : \An*tith"e*sis\, n.; pl. Antitheses. [L., fr. Gr.
?, fr. ? to set against, to oppose; ? against _ ? to set. See
Thesis.]
1. (Rhet.) An opposition or contrast of words or sentiments
occurring in the same sentence; as, ``The prodigal robs
his heir; the miser robs himself.'' ``He had covertly shot
at Cromwell; he how openly aimed at the Queen.''
2. The second of two clauses forming an antithesis.
3. Opposition; contrast.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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