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prefix: aNTI-, means opposition
Root: Thesis-, setting down or to put
Synonyms: reverse, contrary, contrast
Etymology: Comes from the greek word anti-tithenai literally meaning "to put against". Tithenai was the original form for thesis, essentially meaning the same thing. It was found in the greek version of the new testament, most likely written in Egypt. It came to France and England during the 1600s, evolving to become the word "antithesis" we know today. It was most likely created for the bible due to its nature of good and evil, and came over when translated to other languages. Shakespeare even used it in his own plays.
Older Form: AntiTithenai
Definition: Something in direct opposition to another thing
Sentence definition: When someone refers to something being an antithesis to another object or person, they are saying that it is in direct opposition against the second noun they used.
"It is because he comes as the synthesis after Mao’s thesis and Deng’s antithesis, more than for his personal skills, that Xi is always correct, the text says."
Root: Thesis-, setting down or to put
Synonyms: reverse, contrary, contrast
Etymology: Comes from the greek word anti-tithenai literally meaning "to put against". Tithenai was the original form for thesis, essentially meaning the same thing. It was found in the greek version of the new testament, most likely written in Egypt. It came to France and England during the 1600s, evolving to become the word "antithesis" we know today. It was most likely created for the bible due to its nature of good and evil, and came over when translated to other languages. Shakespeare even used it in his own plays.
Older Form: AntiTithenai
Definition: Something in direct opposition to another thing
Sentence definition: When someone refers to something being an antithesis to another object or person, they are saying that it is in direct opposition against the second noun they used.
"It is because he comes as the synthesis after Mao’s thesis and Deng’s antithesis, more than for his personal skills, that Xi is always correct, the text says."
14, Massimo IntrovigneMassimo Introvigne (born June. “The Resolution on CCP History. 6. Enter Xi Jinping.” Bitter Winter, 6 Dec. 2021, https://bitterwinter.org/the-resolution-on-ccp-history-6-enter-xi-jinping/.
"Those of you who knew him in circumstances that were the antithesis of spiritual may be surprised that such a side existed. But exist it did, and it’s key to the artist’s psyche. "
Rosenberg, Karen. “For Andy Warhol, Faith and Sexuality Intertwined.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 2 Dec. 2021, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/02/arts/design/warhol-religion-museum-review-catholic.html.
"The relatable boy-next-door who was the antithesis of angry young man"
Sharma, Sampada. “Amol Palekar: The Relatable Boy-next-Door Who Was the Antithesis of Angry Young Man.” The Indian Express, 24 Nov. 2021, https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/amol-palekar-inconspicuous-boy-next-door-antithesis-of-angry-young-man-7637435/.
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