opposable
pronunciation
How to pronounce opposable in British English:
UK [ə'pəʊzəbl]
How to pronounce opposable in American English:
US [ə'poʊzəbəl]
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- Adjective:
- capable of being placed opposite to something
Word Origin
- opposable (adj.)
- 1660s, "capable of being withstood," from oppose + -able. In reference to human thumbs, from 1833. Related: Opposability.
Example
- 1. I 've got opposable thumbs.how do you feel about that ?
- 2. Without evolution , how do you explain opposable thumbs ?
- 3. The thumb is opposable to the forefinger .
- 4. But in addition , pandas have a somewhat opposable digit low on the inside edge of the paw that helps them grasp bamboo .
- 5. Apes and monkeys also have opposable thumbs on their feet that help their dexterity .