la
feminine
/oposiˈθjon/
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Translation
opposition
Word origin
From Latin oppositio, from opponere ('to set against'), from ob ('against') plus ponere ('to place').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- oppositio
- English cognates
- opposition, opposite
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluraloposiciones
Examples
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The project met with strong opposition.
.
The opposition parties voted against it.
.
He acted without opposition from anyone.
reforma .
The reform was passed despite the union's opposition.
¿ ?
What is the opposition's stance on this issue?
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