antithesis
gb/æntˈɪθəsəs/ us/æntˈɪθəsəs/
C1
Anglais
szöges ellentét, ellentét, antitézis
NOM
C1
FORMAL
1
ellentét
B2
Schéma d’usage :
the antithesis of [someone/something]
Her calm, methodical approach was the antithesis of his impulsive style.
Nyugodt, módszeres hozzáállása az ő impulzív stílusának szöges ellentéte volt.
The new design is the antithesis of the old one: clean, simple, and bright.
Az új dizájn a régi szöges ellentéte: letisztult, egyszerű és világos.
For many voters, he became the antithesis of the political establishment.
Exemples pédagogiques
Black is the antithesis of white.
A fekete a fehér ellentéte.
His story is the antithesis of mine.
Az ő története az enyém ellentéte.
Erreur fréquente :
Often used with of (not 'to'): 'the antithesis of X'.
Sens
the direct opposite
Collocations
the antithesis of
|the very antithesis of
|the complete antithesis
|a living antithesis
|the antithesis of what
|the antithesis of everything
|stand as the antithesis of
|represent the antithesis of
|be the antithesis of
|become the antithesis of
Synonymes
opposite (More general and less formal.)
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reverse (Often suggests a flipped direction or order.)
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contrary (Emphasizes disagreement rather than total opposition.)
Antonymes
similarity (Focuses on likeness rather than opposition.)
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equivalent (Implies the same value or meaning.)
Thèmes
language
|describing_people
|comparison
Définition
the exact opposite of something
A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another.
NOM
C1
FORMAL
2
ellentét
B2
Schéma d’usage :
an antithesis between [thing A] and [thing B]
The film sets up an antithesis between the city’s glitter and its poverty.
A film éles ellentétet állít fel a város csillogása és szegénysége között.
In the essay, she draws an antithesis between freedom and security.
Az esszében éles ellentétet állít fel a szabadság és a biztonság között.
His speech relies on antithesis to highlight the urgency of change.
Exemples pédagogiques
The book shows an antithesis between rich and poor.
A könyv ellentétet mutat a gazdagok és a szegények között.
Erreur fréquente :
Avoid using it as a simple synonym of 'difference' when there is no strong opposition.
Sens
strong contrast between two things
Collocations
a sharp antithesis
|a stark antithesis
|a clear antithesis
|a strong antithesis
|create an antithesis
|draw an antithesis between
|pose an antithesis between
|an antithesis between A and B
|the antithesis between
|set up an antithesis
Synonymes
contrast (Neutral term; does not always imply opposition.)
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opposition (Emphasizes conflict or resistance.)
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dichotomy (Often suggests a two-part division (sometimes oversimplified).)
Antonymes
agreement (Emphasizes harmony rather than contrast.)
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convergence (Focuses on things becoming more similar.)
Thèmes
language
|writing
|comparison
Définition
a clear contrast between two things
A strong contrast or opposition between two things, especially when they are placed side by side for effect.
NOM
C2
TECHNICAL
3
Schéma d’usage :
use antithesis to [do something]
The line uses antithesis: 'We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.'
A sor ellentétet használ: „Meg kell tanulnunk testvérként együtt élni, különben bolondként együtt pusztulunk el.”
Good advertising often uses antithesis to make the message memorable.
A jó reklám gyakran ellentétet használ, hogy emlékezetesebbé tegye az üzenetet.
In her poem, antithesis sharpens the emotional conflict.
Exemples pédagogiques
The writer uses antithesis to compare two ideas.
Az író ellentétet használ két gondolat összehasonlítására.
Erreur fréquente :
Do not confuse with 'antagonist' (a character) or 'antibiotic' (medicine).
Sens
a contrasting rhetorical structure
Collocations
use antithesis
|employ antithesis
|a classic example of antithesis
|a rhetorical antithesis
|antithesis and parallelism
|antithesis in a speech
|antithesis in poetry
|antithesis in a slogan
|the device of antithesis
|antithesis as a technique
Synonymes
contrast (Broader; not necessarily balanced or parallel in structure.)
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juxtaposition (Emphasizes placing things side by side, not necessarily in parallel wording.)
Antonymes
repetition (Repeats the same idea or wording rather than contrasting ideas.)
Thèmes
language
|writing
|rhetoric
|education
Définition
a writing technique that contrasts ideas in a similar sentence pattern
A rhetorical device in which contrasting ideas are expressed in a balanced or parallel structure to make a point more striking.
NOM
C2
TECHNICAL
4
antitézis
C2
Schéma d’usage :
[a] thesis and antithesis
In the model, the antithesis challenges the thesis and forces a new conclusion.
A modellben az antitézis megkérdőjelezi a tézist, és új következtetésre kényszerít.
He framed his proposal as an antithesis to the dominant theory.
Javaslatát az uralkodó elmélet antitéziseként fogalmazta meg.
The seminar traced how an antithesis can lead to synthesis in dialectical reasoning.
Sens
opposing idea in dialectic
Collocations
thesis and antithesis
|the antithesis to a thesis
|generate an antithesis
|offer an antithesis
|an antithesis emerges
|thesis–antithesis–synthesis
|the dialectic of thesis and antithesis
|antithesis and synthesis
|philosophical antithesis
|a theoretical antithesis
Synonymes
counterargument (A response in debate; not always a full opposite idea.)
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negation (More abstract; emphasizes denial rather than an alternative idea.)
Antonymes
thesis (The original proposition that the antithesis opposes.)
Thèmes
philosophy
|education
|ideas
Définition
an idea that is the opposite of another idea in a debate
In some philosophical or analytical frameworks, an idea that directly opposes another idea (often a thesis), especially as part of a process of argument or development.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
antithesis
API
GB/æntˈɪθəsəs/
US/æntˈɪθəsəs/
Syllabes et accentuation
an - ti - thes - is (4 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ti)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: antithesis
- Plural: antitheses
Famille de mots
Forms
antitheses
noun
Core family
antithetical
adjective C1
Related words
thesis
noun B2
Advanced or less common
antithetically
adverb
Expressions
in antithesis to
1/ˈɪn æntˈɪθəsəs tə/
fixed phrase
formal
in contrast to
strongly different from
Exemples
- In antithesis to earlier studies, this report finds no clear benefit.
- The character is portrayed as gentle, in antithesis to his reputation.
- Her conclusion stands in antithesis to the government’s claims.
set [something] in antithesis to [something]
1/sˈɛt sˈʌmθɪŋ ˈɪn æntˈɪθəsəs tə sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
contrast two things directly
to compare two things as opposites
Exemples
- The author sets duty in antithesis to desire throughout the novel.
- The article sets rural life in antithesis to city life to make its point.
- She set his words in antithesis to his actions.
the antithesis of
1/ðə æntˈɪθəsəs əv/
fixed phrase
formal
the exact opposite of
to be the opposite of
Exemples
- This plan is the antithesis of what we agreed on last week.
- She is the antithesis of her sister—quiet where her sister is loud.
- The new policy is the antithesis of transparency.
Exemples pédagogiques
- This is the antithesis of my opinion.
the very antithesis of
1/ðə vˈɛɹi æntˈɪθəsəs əv/
fixed phrase
formal
the complete opposite of
the total opposite of
Exemples
- His private life was the very antithesis of his public image.
- The decision was the very antithesis of common sense.
- Her writing is the very antithesis of dull.
Exemples pédagogiques
- This result is the very antithesis of what we wanted.
thesis and antithesis
1/θˈisɪs ˈænd æntˈɪθəsəs/
fixed phrase
technical
an idea and its opposite
an idea and the opposing idea
Exemples
- The lecture explored thesis and antithesis as stages in dialectical argument.
- In his paper, he sets up thesis and antithesis before proposing a synthesis.
- They debated the thesis and antithesis without reaching agreement.