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antithetical

/ænˈθɪθɛtɪkəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does antithetical mean?

adjective

Opposite in nature, principle, or effect; contrasting or contradictory.

Example

"The two ideas presented were antithetical, highlighting the stark differences between them."

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