Definition of antithesis. Meaning of antithesis. Synonyms of antithesis

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Definition of antithesis

Antithesis
Antithesis An*tith"e*sis, n.; pl. Antitheses. [L., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? to set against, to oppose; ? against + ? to set. See Thesis.] 1. (Rhet.) 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.

Meaning of antithesis from wikipedia

- Antithesis (pl.: antitheses; Gr**** for "setting opposite", from ἀντι- "against" and θέσις "placing") is used in writing or speech either as a proposition...
- proposition. Antithesis may also refer to: Antithesis (Netherlands), a political conflict in Dutch history Antithesis (Origin album) Antithesis (Gypsy album)...
- search for truth. The detection of error does not amount to a proof of the antithesis. For example, a contradiction in the consequences of a definition of piety...
- certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven. — Jesus, Matthew 5:17–20 The first antithesis (verses 21–22) attacks anger as the root of murder. The two loosely connected...
- Antithesis is the third album by the American rock band Gypsy, their first on the RCA Victor label. All songs by Enrico Rosenbaum except as noted. "Crusader"...
- Antithesis of Light is the third studio album by American funeral doom band Evoken, released on February 28, 2005. John Paradiso – vocals, guitars, b****...
- Antithesis is the fourth studio album by American technical death metal band Origin. It was released through Relapse Records, on April 1, 2008. It peaked...
- comic books, and may possess superhuman abilities. A supervillain is the antithesis of a superhero. Supervillains are often used as foils to present a daunting...
- The Slavic antithesis is a stylistic device used in Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian, and Macedonian epic poetry. It is usually implemented at the beginning...
- The Divine Antithesis is the third studio album by De Magia Veterum, released on February 7, 2011 by Transcendental Creations. Eduardo Rivadavia of AllMusic...