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opposable in French

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

opposable in French

opposable
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 French?

"opposable" in French is opposable. 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 French, "opposable" is opposable.

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