n.
Pronunciation: ˌ ä-p ə - ' zi-sh ə n
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
1 : a configuration in which one celestial body is opposite another (as the sun) in the sky or in which the elongation is near or equal to 180 degrees
2 : the relation between two propositions having the same subject and predicate but differing in quantity or quality or both
3 : an act of setting opposite or over against : the condition of being so set
4 : hostile or contrary action or condition
5 a : something that opposes specifically : a body of persons opposing something b often capitalized : a political party opposing and prepared to replace the party in power
– op · po · si · tion · al \ - ' zish-n ə l, - ' zi-sh ə -n ə l \ adjective