antipathetic

English

Etymology

From Latin antipatheticus.[1]

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌæntɪpəˈθɛtɪk/
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Adjective

antipathetic (comparative more antipathetic, superlative most antipathetic)

  1. Having or showing a strong aversion or repugnance.
  2. Opposed in nature or character; antagonistic.
  3. Causing a feeling of antipathy; repugnant.
  4. (botany) Not easily united by grafting.

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References

  1. ^ “antipathetic, adj.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.

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