antipathetical
|an-ti-pa-thet-i-cal|
/ˌæn.tɪpəˈθɛtɪkəl/
directly opposed
Etymology
'antipathetical' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'antipathēs,' where 'anti-' meant 'against' and 'pathos' meant 'feeling'.
'antipathetical' changed from Late Latin/Medieval Latin forms such as 'antipathia' and entered English through the noun 'antipathy' and the adjective 'antipathetic', eventually yielding the form 'antipathetical'.
Initially, related forms meant 'having or showing aversion or strong dislike,' but over time the adjective came to be used especially for the sense 'directly opposed; contrary.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
directly opposed or contrary in nature, purpose, or character; incompatible.
Her proposals are antipathetical to the committee's goals.
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