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oppositeness

noun as in contradistinction

noun as in contraposition

noun as in contrariety

noun as in contrariness

noun as in counterpoint

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Example Sentences

Thus, to give full interpretation in geometry to the algebraically negative, it was only necessary to associate distinctness of sign with oppositeness of direction.

Florence Moreland was the only other American in the school, and to her Marion was attracted by the very oppositeness of her nature.

The fact of her being now his protector, by its oppositeness to the conventional situation, gave to their relation the charm of novelty, and also gratified her natural love of independence and domination.

This will account for the oppositeness and parallelism of the statements in Matt. xxv.

"She plays like a foreigner," he answered, pleased with the success and oppositeness of his evasion.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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