Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
polar-opposite
Adjective
/ˈpoʊlər ˈɑːpəzɪt/
Definition
A term used to describe two things that are completely different from each other.
Examples
- Hot and cold are polar-opposites.
- Day and night represent polar-opposites in nature.
- The two candidates held polar-opposite views on environmental policies.
Meaning
Polar-opposites are often used to highlight contrasts in ideas, emotions, or physical characteristics.
Synonyms
- antithetical
- contradictory
- diametrical
- opposite
