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ADVERSATIVE

• ADVERSATIVE (adjective)
The adjective ADVERSATIVE has 1 sense:

1. expressing antithesis or opposition

Familiarity information: ADVERSATIVE used as an adjective is very rare.

• ADVERSATIVE (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Expressing antithesis or opposition

Synonyms:

adversative; oppositive

Context example:

the adversative conjunction 'but' in 'poor but happy'

Similar:

disjunctive (serving or tending to divide or separate)

"Without sleep, no health."
(English proverb)
"If there is no financial involvement between relatives, the relationship is harmonious."
(Bhutanese proverb)
"If you see the fangs of the lions, don't think the lion is smiling."
(Almotanabbi)
"Don't judge the dog by its fur."
(Danish proverb)

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