Opposition
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Opposition is a noun meaning The action of opposing or of being in conflict.
Meaning
The action of opposing or of being in conflict.
More Meanings
- An opposite or contrasting position.
- (politics) A political party or movement opposed to the party or government in power.
- (chess) A position in which the player on the move must yield with his king allowing his opponent to advance with his own king.
- (logic) The difference of quantity or quality between two propositions having the same subject and predicate.
- (astronomy) The apparent relative position of two celestial bodies when one is at an angle of 180 degrees from the other as seen from the Earth.
- (law) In United States intellectual property law, a proceeding in which an interested party seeks to prevent the registration of a trademark or patent.
Example Sentences
leader of the opposition
Near-synonym: oppositeness
These ideas are in opposition to each other.
The two politicians are in opposition to the bill.
Word Forms
- oppositions
Synonyms for opposition
Depending on context, synonyms include oppositeness, confrontation, opposite, resistance, enemy, opponent.
Antonyms for opposition
Common opposites include apposition.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oppositeness, opposite, opponent, resistance, foeman, enemy.
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