Word Study
opposable
CIDE DICTIONARY
opposable, a.
- Capable of being opposed or resisted. [1913 Webster]
- Capable of being placed opposite something else; as, the thumb is opposable to the forefinger. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
opposable, adj.
1 able to be opposed.
2 Zool. (of the thumb in primates) capable of facing and touching the other digits on the same hand.
1 able to be opposed.
2 Zool. (of the thumb in primates) capable of facing and touching the other digits on the same hand.
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