Definition

Describing something that is directly opposed or contrasting to something else.

Example

The two theories are antithetic, representing completely different viewpoints on the issue.

Conversation

I was thinking about our different opinions on that movie.

Yeah, they seem almost antithetic at times.

Exactly! It's interesting how we can see the same thing so differently.

Right? It just shows how diverse our perspectives can be.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antithetic → It is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "tithenai" (Greek for to place or set). The word describes something that is set against or in opposition to something else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'against' ('anti-') and 'placing' ('tithenai') to remember that 'antithetic' refers to ideas or things that are in opposition to each other.

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