Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

exact-opposite

adjective

/ɪɡˈzakt ˈɒpəzɪt/

Definition

The opposite of something in every possible way or aspect.

Examples

The north pole is the exact opposite of the south pole.
While some people prefer the heat, others enjoy the exact opposite—cold weather.
The two theories are not just different; they are exact opposites of each other.

Meaning

When two things are described as ‘exact opposites’, they represent completely different characteristics or qualities. It indicates a direct contrast between two items or ideas where they have nothing in common.