opposable en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English oppose Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Italic *-ðlom Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English opposable From oppose + -able.
Meanings
- Susceptible to being opposed or resisted.
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Capable of being placed opposite something else.
The thumb is opposable to the forefinger.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more opposable | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most opposable | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Deriveds
opposably · opposable thumb · unopposable
Translations (6)
fi vastakkainen (capable of being placed opposite) · nl weerstaanbaar (susceptible to being resisted) · fi vastustettava (susceptible to being resisted) · nl opponeerbaar (capable of being placed opposite) · pl przeciwstawny (capable of being placed opposite) · fr opposable (capable of being placed opposite)