oppositionality
- noun
- /ˌɑːpəˌzɪʃəˈnælɪti/
- Specialized
:
oposicionalidad
- I do not question the artistic oppositionality of Rainer's choreography, nor the radicality of Trio A's aesthetic relative to the mainstream modern dance of its time.
Eye rolling oppositionality, especially if what you're asking inconveniences them in any way.
- Eye rolling oppositionality, especially if what you're asking inconveniences them in any way.
- Ality oppositionality is a major headache in the workplace.
Examples
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For in this photograph, Trio A is pictured in its oppositionality: literally moving against the flow.
Academic text (1999) -
Eye rolling oppositionality, especially if what you're asking inconveniences them in any way.
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The answer lies in the very relation of oppositionality and in a recurring emphasis on the difference within the oppositional pairs.
Academic text (2007) -
In pandering to the shadiest of excuses and rationalizations, the left-political equivalent of "The dog ate my homework," Giroux shows how desperate he is to recruit to his cause any minor who demonstrates "oppositionality."
Academic text (2001) -
The oppositionality of the two political parties has led to a heated debate on the new policy.
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Her constant oppositionality during discussions made it difficult to reach an agreement.
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The teacher addressed the students' oppositionality by creating a more inclusive classroom environment.
Synonyms
250
3.4
The act of resisting an idea, plan, or change
16
6.9
Hostile feeling between people or groups
1
7.7
A habit where someone does the opposite of what others want on purpose
A disagreement between ideas, people, or interests
A state in which two ideas or things are opposite and cannot both be true
A state where two things are completely different, like day and night
Antonyms
How Strong
60
4.2
- Specialized
214
4.0
250
3.4
268
1.6
Surface Forms
Morphology
oppositionality = oppositional (transparent) = opposition + al + ity
Formed by standard adjective + -ity noun formation from 'oppositional', so the meaning 'state or quality of being oppositional' is directly derivable.
Etymology
The word oppositionality comes from the parts op- meaning 'against' and position meaning 'place' or 'stance', and you can see the same idea in opposite and opponent. So, oppositionality is the quality of actively being 'against' something or taking a stand in conflict with it.