"opposably" meaning in All languages combined

See opposably on Wiktionary

Adverb [English]

Forms: more opposably [comparative], most opposably [superlative]
Etymology: From oppose + -ably. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|oppose|ably}} oppose + -ably Head templates: {{en-adv}} opposably (comparative more opposably, superlative most opposably)
  1. in an opposable manner
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