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opposable in Finnish

opposable in Finnish is vastustettava, vastakkainen — opposable means capable of being placed against or facing another part, especially describing a thumb that can touch the other fingers.

opposable in Finnish

vastustettava
adj
Susceptible to being opposed or resisted.
vastakkainen
adj
Capable of being placed opposite something else.

What does "opposable" mean?

  1. adjective Capable of being placed against or facing another part, especially describing a thumb that can touch the other fingers.
    "The opposable thumb is one reason humans and other primates can grip tools so precisely."
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opposable in a sentence

  • The opposable thumb is one reason humans and other primates can grip tools so precisely.

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What is "opposable" in Finnish?

"opposable" in Finnish is vastustettava, vastakkainen. opposable means: Capable of being placed against or facing another part, especially describing a thumb that can touch the other fingers.

How do you use "opposable" in a sentence?

Example: "The opposable thumb is one reason humans and other primates can grip tools so precisely." In Finnish, "opposable" is vastustettava, vastakkainen.

Are there other ways to say "opposable" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "opposable": vastustettava, vastakkainen.

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