"opposably" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more opposably [comparative], most opposably [superlative]
Etymology: 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
    Sense id: en-opposably-en-adv-nZkc-w2m Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ably

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