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polar opposition
 

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Noun polar opposition has 1 sense
  1. polar opposition - an opposition that can be graded between two extremes or poles
    --1 is a kind of     gradable opposition

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Polar Opposition

Noun:

  1. The complete contrast or extreme difference between two opposing ideas, viewpoints, or concepts.
  2. A state of direct opposition or conflict.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The political debate showcased the polar opposition between capitalism and socialism.
  2. The two siblings have always had a polar opposition in their personalities; one is introverted while the other is extroverted.

Adjective:

  1. Describes something that is completely opposite or contrary to another.

Sample Sentence:

  1. The political parties hold polar opposition positions on the issue of climate change.

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