Antithetical
[,æntɪ'θetɪk(ə)l] or [,æntɪ'θɛtɪkl]
Definition
(a.) Pertaining to antithesis, or opposition of words and sentiments; containing, or of the nature of, antithesis; contrasted.
Typist: Sharif
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Contrasted, placed in contrast.
Editor: Solomon
Examples
- Nature still means something antithetical to existing social organization; Plato exercised a great influence upon Rousseau. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- It is antithetical to random and ill-considered action,--ill-considered signifying ill-adapted. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- Method is not antithetical to subject matter; it is the effective direction of subject matter to desired results. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
Editor: Solomon