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opposability

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op⋅pos⋅a⋅ble

  [uh-poh-zuh-buhl]
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–adjective
1. capable of being placed opposite to something else: the opposable thumb of primates.
2. capable of being resisted, fought, or opposed.
Origin:
1660–70; oppose + -able

Related forms:
op⋅pos⋅a⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, noun
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op·pos·a·ble   (ə-pō'zə-bəl)   
adj.  

  1. Possible to oppose or resist.

  2. That can be placed opposite something else: The thumb is an opposable digit.

op·pos'a·bil'i·ty n.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: op·pos·able
Pronunciation: &-'pO-z&-b&l
Function: adjective
: capable of being placed against one or more of theremaining digits of a hand or foot opposable thumb> —op·pos·abil·i·ty /-"pO-z&-'bil-&t-E/ noun plural -ties
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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