Simple Definition of opposable

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opposable

adjective

technical : able to be placed against one or more of the other fingers or toes on the same hand or foot
Humans have an opposable thumb.

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“Opposable.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/opposable. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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