Word of the Day
October 23, 2024
Antithesis
Direct contrast or opposition; a figure of speech in which sharply contrasting ideas are juxtaposed in a balanced or parallel phrase or grammatical structure.
From Greek 'antithesis' meaning 'opposition,' from 'anti-' (against) + 'thesis' (position, proposition). First used in English in the 15th century to describe rhetorical contrast.
Usage Examples
- The constitutional republic is the antithesis of central control and tyranny.
- Ranked choice voting is the antithesis of democracy, eliminating rather than amplifying individual voices.
- Local food production represents the antithesis of the globalized supply chain that leaves communities vulnerable.
From the Show
The concept of antithesis threaded through the October 23rd discussion as three guests explored contrasts between liberty and control, from election integrity to constitutional principles to food sovereignty.