opposite
The origin and history of opposite.
Etymology
From Old French oposite, from Latin oppositus, the past participle of opponere, "to set against" — related to "oppose."
The origin and history of opposite.
From Old French oposite, from Latin oppositus, the past participle of opponere, "to set against" — related to "oppose."
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