ANTIPERISTASIS

Etymology

Noun

antiperistasis (usually uncountable, plural antiperistases)

(philosophy) The heightening of the force of an opposing process

Source: Wiktionary


An`ti*pe*ris"ta*sis, n. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: Opposition by which the quality opposed asquires strength; resistance or reaction roused by opposition or by the action of an opposite principle or quality.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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