opposable
/ə'pouzəbl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Capable of being placed opposite something else: This is the primary meaning, describing something that can be positioned directly across from or facing another part, especially in anatomy.
- Capable of being opposed or resisted: A less common meaning, indicating that something can be objected to or contested.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The human thumb is opposable, allowing us to grasp objects precisely.
- In the anatomy lab, we studied the opposable digits of primates.
Advanced Usage
- "opposable to": This phrase is used to specify what the subject can be placed opposite to.
- The thumb is opposable to the other fingers, enabling a powerful grip.
Variants and Related Words
- Oppose (verb): To be against or resist something.
- The senator decided to oppose the new bill.
- Opposition (noun): Resistance or the state of being opposite.
- The plan met with strong opposition from the community.
- Opposite (adjective/adverb/noun): Directly facing or contrary.
- They live on opposite sides of the street.
Synonyms
- Apposable: A technical synonym, especially in anatomical contexts, meaning capable of being placed opposite.
- Contraposable: Capable of being placed in opposition.
Antonyms
- Non-opposable: Not capable of being placed opposite.
- In many animals, the digits are non-opposable.
Adjective
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capable of being placed opposite to something
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the thumb is opposable to the forefinger
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