Hungarian - English

ellentét

B1 Hungarian
opposite, contrast, antonym, antithesis, antagonism, division, rift
NOUN B1
1
Usage pattern:
vkinek/vminek az ellentéte
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Meaning
Something completely different
Themes
contrast |difference |comparison |core_vocabulary
Definition

A person or thing that is as different as possible from another.

NOUN B1
1
Usage pattern:
ellentét vmi és vmi között; ellentétben áll vmivel
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Meaning
a noticeable difference
Themes
difference |opposition |comparison |relation |core_vocabulary |communication
Definition

A clear and often striking difference between two or more people, things, or situations.

NOUN B1
1
Usage pattern:
vkinek/vminek az ellentéte
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Meaning
complete opposite person or thing
Themes
opposition |contrast |comparison |people |daily_life
Definition

A person or thing that is the complete opposite of another person or thing.

NOUN B2 FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
ellentét vmi és vmi között
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Meaning
strong contrast between two things
Themes
contrast |opposition |comparison |emphasis |language |writing
Definition

A strong contrast or opposition between two things, especially when they are placed side by side for effect.

NOUN C1 TECHNICAL
1
Usage pattern:
ellentétet használ/alkalmaz
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Meaning
a contrasting rhetorical structure
Themes
rhetoric |stylistics |literature |contrast |language |writing |education
Definition

A rhetorical device in which contrasting ideas are expressed in a balanced or parallel structure to make a point more striking.

NOUN B2 FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
ellentét vmi és vmi között
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Meaning
Opposition between ideas or forces
Themes
abstract_relation |incompatibility |conflict_of_values |opposing_forces |ideas |conflict |politics |social_issues
Definition

a relationship in which ideas, interests, values, or forces oppose each other or cannot easily exist together

NOUN B1
2
Usage pattern:
ellentét vkik között; ellentétek
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Meaning
Disagreement between people or groups
Themes
conflict |disagreement |social_relations |politics |hostility |relationships |core_vocabulary
Definition

A state of disagreement or hostility between people or groups.

NOUN B2
2
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Meaning
a serious split in relations
Themes
conflict |relationships |social_division |family |politics |society
Definition

A serious disagreement or division that damages a relationship within a family, group, organization, or between countries.

NOUN B2 FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
vkinek/vminek az ellentéte
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
the direct opposite
Themes
opposite |comparison |difference |language |describing_people
Definition

A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another.

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