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opposable
[ uh-poh-zuh-buhl ]
/ əˈpoʊ zə bəl /
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OTHER WORDS FROM opposable
op·pos·a·bil·i·ty, nounnon·op·pos·a·ble, adjectiveun·op·pos·a·ble, adjectiveWords nearby opposable
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British Dictionary definitions for opposable
opposable
/ (əˈpəʊzəbəl) /
adjective
capable of being opposed
Also: apposable (of the thumb of primates, esp man) capable of being moved into a position facing the other digits so as to be able to touch the ends of each
capable of being placed opposite something else
Derived forms of opposable
opposably, adverbopposability, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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