| NOUN | relation | antithesis | exact opposite |
|---|---|---|---|
| communication | antithesis | the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance |
| Sounds | aentih'thahsahs | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymes | abacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs... | |
| Meaning | exact opposite. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "his theory is the antithesis of mine" | |
| Broader | opposition, oppositeness | The relation between opposed entities |
| Spanish | antítesis | |
| Adjectives | antithetic, antithetical | sharply contrasted in character or purpose |
| Meaning | The juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance. | |
|---|---|---|
| Broader | rhetorical device | A use of language that creates a literary effect (but often without regard for literal significance) |
| Spanish | antítesis | |
| Catalan | antítesi | |
| Adjectives | antithetic | sharply contrasted in character or purpose |
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