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antithetical

an·ti·thet·i·cal [ ànti théttik'l ] or an·ti·thet·ic [ ànti théttik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. diametrically opposed: expressing or constituting the complete or exact opposite ( formal )
policies that are antithetical to the prevailing mood of the country

2. contrasting with earlier proposition: relating to or consisting of a proposition that is the opposite of another already proposed

[Late 16th century. < Greek antithetikos< antitithenai (see antithesis)]

an·ti·thet·i·cal·ly adverb
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