Main Entry:

op·po·si·tion

Pronunciation:

\ˌä-pə-ˈzi-shən\

Function:

noun

Date:

14th century

1: a configuration in which one celestial body is opposite another (as the sun) in the sky or in which the elongation is near or equal to 180 degrees2: the relation between two propositions having the same subject and predicate but differing in quantity or quality or both3: an act of setting opposite or over against : the condition of being so set4: hostile or contrary action or condition5 a: something that opposes ; specifically : a body of persons opposing something boften capitalized : a political party opposing and prepared to replace the party in power

— op·po·si·tion·al \-ˈzish-nəl, -ˈzi-shə-n^əl\ adjective