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Meaning of oppositely
The primary meaning of "oppositely" is in a manner that is opposite or contrary to something else.
Etymology of oppositely
The word "oppositely" comes from the Old French word "opposite", which is derived from the Latin word "oppositus", meaning "placed against" or "opposed"
Historically, the word has been used to describe something that is directly contrary or opposite to something else, often in a logical or philosophical context
Synonyms
conversely
inversely
contrarily
differently
oppositely
contrastingly
diametrically
antithetically
paradoxically
inconsistently
discordantly
incompatibly
disagreeably
repugnantly
offensively
disagreeingly
clashing
conflicting
contradictory
paradoxical
contrastive
reverse
inverse
contrary
antipodal
contradictory
counter
converse
diametrical
divergent
diverse
varied
disparate
distinct
Definitions
- In a way that is opposite or contrary to something else
- * In a manner that is reverse or inverse of something
Usage Examples
- The two politicians held oppositely charged views on the issue of taxation
- * The results of the study showed that the two groups reacted oppositely to the stimulus
- * The two artists worked oppositely, one using bright colors and the other using muted tones