adj. 1. Being in diametrical opposition: a viewpoint that was antithetical to conventional wisdom. See Synonyms at opposite. 2. Of, relating to, or marked by antithesis. [From Medieval Latin antitheticus, from Greek antithetikos, from antitithenai, to oppose; see ANTITHESIS.] an′ti·theti·cal·ly adv. |
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