opposition

Meanings

• noun

  A state or action of being opposed or in opposition; an act or instance of opposing or resisting.

  - "The opposition to the new law was strong."
  - "The team's opposition was fierce in the final match."

• noun

  A person or group that opposes or is against something.

  - "The opposition party in the government."
  - "My opposition to this idea is strong."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɑpəˈzɪʃn̩/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

apposition

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with opposition
resistance , persistence , companion , collision

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Variants

List of all variants of opposition that leads to same result
opposition , oppositional , oppositions , leader of the opposition , leaders of the opposition , square of opposition , squares of opposition , in opposition to , the opposition

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Etymology

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From Old French opposicion, from Latin oppositio ‘a standing opposite, opposition’, from oppositus, past participle of opponere ‘to place opposite, set over against’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'opposition' is also used in astronomy to refer to the apparent position of a celestial body on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun.

2. The word 'opposition' has been used in English since the 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. conflict: A disagreement or clash between people, groups, or ideas.

2. resistance: The act of opposing or refusing to comply with someone's authority or demands.

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Culture

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In literature, 'opposition' often refers to the conflict between opposing forces or characters, which drives the story forward. In philosophy, it can refer to the idea of opposing ideas or beliefs, which can lead to growth and understanding.

How to Memorize "opposition"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scene where two sides are facing each other, each with their own beliefs or goals. Visualize the tension and conflict between them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'opposition' with the idea of conflict or resistance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym OPP (Opposition, Persistence, and Passion) to remember the definition of the word.

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