"oppositional" meaning in All languages combined

See oppositional on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more oppositional [comparative], most oppositional [superlative]
Etymology: opposition + -al Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|opposition|al}} opposition + -al Head templates: {{en-adj}} oppositional (comparative more oppositional, superlative most oppositional)
  1. Of, pertaining to, or exhibiting opposition. Derived forms: oppositional defiant disorder, oppositionality, oppositionally
    Sense id: en-oppositional-en-adj-FMxE~QXQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -al

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