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Opposable

Op-pos′a-ble

,
Adj.
1.
Capable of being opposed or resisted.
2.
Capable of being placed opposite something else;
as, the thumb is
opposable
to the forefinger
.

Definition 2024


opposable

opposable

English

Adjective

opposable (comparative more opposable, superlative most opposable)

  1. Capable of being opposed or resisted.
  2. Capable of being placed opposite something else.
    The thumb is opposable to the forefinger.

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