antithesis

nouns

exact opposite

"his theory is the antithesis of mine"

antithesis

is derived from

is derived from

is a type of (narrower)

the relation between opposed entities

the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance

antithesis

is derived from

is a type of (narrower)

a use of language that creates a literary effect (but often without regard for literal significance)