op'posably
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opposable (əˈpəʊzəbəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | capable of being opposed |
| 2. | Also: apposable (of the thumb of primates, esp man) capable of being moved into a position facing the other digits so as to be able to touch the ends of each |
| 3. | capable of being placed opposite something else |
| op'posably | |
| —adv | |
| opposa'bility | |
| —n | |
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