What does antithesis mean?
Definitions for antithesis
ænˈtɪθ ə sɪs; -ˌsizan·tithe·sis
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Princeton's WordNet
antithesisnoun
exact opposite
"his theory is the antithesis of mine"
antithesisnoun
the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance
Wiktionary
antithesisnoun
A proposition that is the diametric opposite of some other proposition.
antithesisnoun
A device by which two contrasting ideas are juxtaposed in parallel form.
Etymology: From +.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
ANTITHESISnoun
in the plural antitheses. Opposition of words or sentiments; contrast; as in these lines:
Etymology: ἀντίϑεσις, placing in opposition.
Though gentle, yet not dull,
Strong without rage, without o’erflowing, full. John Denham.I see a chief, who leads my chosen sons,
All arm’d with points, antitheses, and puns. Alexander Pope, Dunciad.
Wikipedia
Antithesis
Antithesis (Greek for "setting opposite", from ἀντί "against" and θέσις "placing") is used in writing or speech either as a proposition that contrasts with or reverses some previously mentioned proposition, or when two opposites are introduced together for contrasting effect. This is based on the logical phrase or term.Antithesis can be defined as "a figure of speech involving a seeming contradiction of ideas, words, clauses, or sentences within a balanced grammatical structure. Parallelism of expression serves to emphasize opposition of ideas".An antithesis must always contain two ideas within one statement. The ideas may not be structurally opposite, but they serve to be functionally opposite when comparing two ideas for emphasis.According to Aristotle, the use of an antithesis makes the audience better understand the point the speaker is trying to make. Further explained, the comparison of two situations or ideas makes choosing the correct one simpler. Aristotle states that antithesis in rhetoric is similar to syllogism due to the presentation of two conclusions within a statement.Antitheses are used to strengthen an argument by using either exact opposites or simply contrasting ideas, but can also include both. They typically make a sentence more memorable for the reader or listener through balance and emphasis of the words.
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antithesis
Antithesis is a rhetorical device in which two contrasting or opposing ideas are directly juxtaposed or expressed in close association, often in a balanced or symmetrical manner. It can also refer to the absolute opposite of something or someone.
Webster Dictionary
Antithesisnoun
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."
Antithesisnoun
the second of two clauses forming an antithesis
Antithesisnoun
opposition; contrast
Etymology: [L., fr. Gr. , fr. to set against, to oppose; 'anti` against + to set. See Thesis.]
Wikidata
Antithesis
Antithesis is used when two opposites are introduced in the same sentence, for contrasting effect.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Antithesis
an-tith′e-sis, n. a figure in which thoughts or words are set in contrast: a counter-thesis, counter-proposition: opposition: the contrast:—pl. Antith′esēs.—n. Ant′ithet (rare), an instance of antithesis.—adjs. Antithet′ic, -al.—adv. Antithet′ically. [Gr.; anti, against, tithēmi, to place.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of antithesis in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of antithesis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of antithesis in a Sentence
Inspiration may be a form of superconsciousness, or perhaps of subconsciousness - I wouldn't know. But I am sure it is the antithesis of self- consciousness.
Bringing back earmarks is the antithesis of draining the swamp, earmarks will only benefit the special interests that grow government at the expense of working men and women.
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Presuming the guilt of a young man found innocent by a jury of of his peers is the antithesis of standing for a fair criminal justice system, that JMU allowed this to take place on their official social media accounts, to say nothing of the blatant misinformation, is egregious.
They’re the antithesis of the kind of slick, technical shoes that had dominated the sneaker world for a long time, a 15-year-old kid and a 50-year-old man dress the same now.
Some people are on the internet and seeking attention, and Geoffrey Owens ''s just the antithesis of that, so I felt like,' Oh my God, could you imagine ?'.
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- antitezeCzech
- AntitheseGerman
- αντίθεσηGreek
- antitezoEsperanto
- antítesisSpanish
- antiteesi, vastakohtaFinnish
- antithèseFrench
- antitézisHungarian
- antitesiItalian
- אנטיתזהHebrew
- アンチテーゼ, 対照Japanese
- ವಿರೋಧಿKannada
- kupu tauaroMāori
- antitheseDutch
- antítesePortuguese
- антитеза, противоположность, антитезисRussian
- antitezaSerbo-Croatian
- antitezaSlovene
- antitesSwedish
- عداوتUrdu
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