antithesis
NounUS[an-tith-uh-suhs]/ænˈtɪθəsəs/4 syllables
Open English WordNet
Noun (2)antitheses
- exact opposite“his theory is the antithesis of mine”Type of opposition, oppositeness
- the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balanceType of rhetorical device
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
An·tith′e·sis (…), noun; pl. Antitheses. (…)
Origin: L., fr. Gr. …, fr. … to set against, to oppose; ἀντί against + … to set. See Thesis.
1. Rhetoric 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.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54