opposites (noun)

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• Paired opposites — are an ancient, pre Socratic method of establishing thesis, antithesis and synthesis in terms of a standard for what is right and proper in natural philosophy. Relative absolutesFrom the very beginnings absolutes are named as gods and paired… …   Wikipedia

• Manichaean — [ˌmanɪ ki:ən] (also Manichean) adjective 1》 chiefly historical relating to Manichaeism. 2》 of or characterized by dualistic contrast or conflict between opposites. noun an adherent of Manichaeism. Derivatives Manichaeanism noun …   English new terms dictionary

• polar — adjective 1》 relating to a pole or poles, in particular the North or South Pole or their adjacent area. 2》 Physics & Chemistry having an electrical or magnetic field. 3》 directly opposite in character or tendency: polar opposites. noun Geometry… …   English new terms dictionary

• get-up-and-go — noun enterprising or ambitious drive Europeans often laugh at American energy • Syn: ↑energy, ↑push • Derivationally related forms: ↑pushy (for: ↑push), ↑push ( …   Useful english dictionary

• overindulgence — noun excessive indulgence the child was spoiled by overindulgence • Syn: ↑excess • Derivationally related forms: ↑overindulgent, ↑overindulge • Hypernyms: ↑indulgence, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• yin and yang — noun : opposite sides, elements, or extremes cowboys and Indians are the yin and yang of America Richard Rodriguez the daily yin and yang of the campaign Steve Lopez * * * (in Chinese philosophy and religion) two principles, one negative, dark,… …   Useful english dictionary

• pendulum — noun Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, neuter of pendulus Date: 1660 1. a body suspended from a fixed point so as to swing freely to and fro under the action of gravity and commonly used to regulate movements (as of clockwork) 2. something (as a… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• polarization — noun Date: 1812 1. the action of polarizing or state of being or becoming polarized: as a. (1) the action or process of affecting radiation and especially light so that the vibrations of the wave assume a definite form (2) the state of radiation… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• screwball comedy — noun a) A genre of motion picture made in Hollywood in the 1930s and 1940s where opposites were juxtaposed; characterized by snappy dialog, and a blend of sophistication and slapstick b) A motion picture of this genre …   Wiktionary

• syzygy — noun /ˈsɪz.ɪdʒ.i/ a) A kind of unity, namely an alignment of three celestial bodies (for example, the Sun, Earth, and Moon) such that one body is directly between the other two, such as occurs at an eclipse b) An …   Wiktionary

• Fat and Skinny — noun Laurel and Hardy; Abbott and Costello; Any duo of opposites …   Wiktionary