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Opponent vs Oppositive - What's the difference?

opponent | oppositive |

As adjectives the difference between opponent and oppositive

is that opponent is situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic while oppositive is expressing contrariety.

As a noun opponent

is an individual or group who is a rival of another.

opponent

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An individual or group who is a rival of another.
  • One who attempts to stop the progression of.
  • One who objects to.
  • In team sports, a player of an opposite team.

    • Antonyms

    * supporter * proponent * advocate

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic.
    • (Alexander Pope)
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    oppositive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Expressing contrariety.
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