Oppositional

Pronunciation: /ˌɑpəˈzɪʃənl/

Definitions of oppositional

adjective relating to or characterized by opposition

Example Sentences

A1 She has an oppositional attitude towards authority figures.

A2 The child displayed oppositional behavior when asked to clean up his toys.

B1 The student's oppositional stance towards the new school policy caused tension in the classroom.

B2 The political party took an oppositional position on the proposed tax increase.

C1 The activist group's oppositional tactics led to significant changes in government policy.

C2 The artist's work is known for its oppositional themes challenging societal norms.

Examples of oppositional in a Sentence

formal The oppositional party presented a strong argument against the new legislation.

informal She always takes the oppositional stance in our debates.

slang I'm not feeling very oppositional today, let's just go with the flow.

figurative His oppositional behavior towards authority figures often gets him into trouble.

Grammatical Forms of oppositional

• past tense: opposed
• plural: oppositionals
• comparative: more oppositional
• superlative: most oppositional
• present tense: opposes
• future tense: will oppose
• perfect tense: has opposed
• continuous tense: is opposing
• singular: oppositional
• positive degree: oppositional
• infinitive: oppose
• gerund: opposing
• participle: opposed

Origin and Evolution of oppositional

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'oppositional' originates from the Latin word 'opponere', which means 'to set against'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'oppositional' has evolved to be used in various contexts to describe opposition or resistance to something, especially in political or social settings.