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antithesisa person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else

Pronunciation (IPA): /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

Example Sentences

  • His messy room is the antithesis of his perfectly organized mind.
  • The quiet library became the antithesis of peace when the fire alarm went off.
  • Modern technology represents the antithesis of traditional craftsmanship.

antithesis

NOUN

[/ænˈtɪθəsɪs/]

a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else

a graceful ballet dancer in flowing white costume performs elegant, controlled movements while spinning delicately on her toes. Right next to her, a energetic breakdancer in dark street clothes performs aggressive, sharp movements while spinning on his head. The ballet dancer represents classical refinement and traditional artistry. The breakdancer embodies modern rebellion and street culture energy. Spectators in the background point and smile at the unexpected pairing of completely different dance styles. Some audience members applaud both performers despite their contrasting approaches.  two people who are the direct opposite of each other performing side by side
💡 Concept

a graceful ballet dancer in flowing white costume performs elegant, controlled movements while spinning delicately on her toes. Right next to her, a energetic breakdancer in dark street clothes performs aggressive, sharp movements while spinning on his head. The ballet dancer represents classical refinement and traditional artistry. The breakdancer embodies modern rebellion and street culture energy. Spectators in the background point and smile at the unexpected pairing of completely different dance styles. Some audience members applaud both performers despite their contrasting approaches. two people who are the direct opposite of each other performing side by side

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ænˈtɪθəsɪs/
🇬🇧 UK/ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

🌳Etymology

Prefixanti--
Rootthesis

Origin

From Greek antithesis, meaning 'opposition' or 'contrast'. Originally used in ancient Greek rhetoric to describe placing opposing ideas side by side for effect.

Breakdown

anti- (against/opposite) + thesis (position/statement) = a position placed against another

🎵Rhyme

synthesishypothesisparenthesis
synthesis
hypothesis
parenthesis

🔗Collocations

complete antithesis
antithesis of something
stark antithesis
represent the antithesis
antithesis between A and B
perfect antithesis

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His messy room is the antithesis of his perfectly organized mind.

😄 Fun example

The quiet library became the antithesis of peace when the fire alarm went off.

Modern technology represents the antithesis of traditional craftsmanship.

Her calm response was the antithesis of what everyone expected during the crisis.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

oppositecontrastcontraryconversereverse

Antonyms

similaritylikenessparallel

Related

thesissynthesisdichotomyparadoxjuxtaposition

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