Definitions for antithesis
ænˈtɪθ ə sɪs; -ˌsizan·tithe·sis

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. antithesisnoun

   exact opposite

   "his theory is the antithesis of mine"

2. antithesisnoun

   the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. antithesisnoun

   A proposition that is the diametric opposite of some other proposition.

2. antithesisnoun

   A device by which two contrasting ideas are juxtaposed in parallel form.

3. Etymology: From +.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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.

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1. 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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1. 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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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."

2. Antithesisnoun

   the second of two clauses forming an antithesis

3. Antithesisnoun

   opposition; contrast

4. Etymology: [L., fr. Gr. , fr. to set against, to oppose; 'anti` against + to set. See Thesis.]

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1. Antithesis

   Antithesis is used when two opposites are introduced in the same sentence, for contrasting effect.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. 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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1. antithesis

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How to pronounce antithesis?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of antithesis in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of antithesis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of antithesis in a Sentence

1. Eugene Tan:

   The PAP will now have to deal with much stronger pressures for populist policies, such as higher taxes for a larger swathe of income-earners and nationalistic manpower policy as well as more social spending, which are very often the antithesis of the ruling party's core policies for the past 50 years.

2. District Judge Dabney Friedrich:

   Mr. Reffitt's reluctance to admit early that Guy Reffitt behavior is illegal is concerning, and I want to be very clear... under no legitimate definition of the term' patriot'( does) Mr. Reffitt's behavior on and around January 6 fit the term. It is the antithesis of the word.

3. Nicki Minaj:

   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 ?'.

4. Aaron Copland:

   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.

5. Brad Sherman:

   But it's obvious now that Trump doesn't like Powell and is trying to appoint people to Powell's board that are the cultural antithesis to Powell. Because Powell is disliked by Trump, we like him a lot more.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=antithesis
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Antithesis
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=antithesis
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antithesis
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antithesis
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=antithesis
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=antithesis