ANTITHESES

ANTITHESIS

antithesis

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

antithesis

(noun) exact opposite; “his theory is the antithesis of mine”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Noun

antitheses

plural of antithesis

Source: Wiktionary

ANTITHESIS

An*tith"e*sis, n.; pl. Antitheses. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. Thesis.]

1. (Rhet.)

Definition: 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. The second of two clauses forming an antithesis.

3. Opposition; contrast.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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