Definition of opposable Opposable

op•pos•a•ble

We found 5 definitions of opposable from 3 different sources.

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What does opposable mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

opposable - capable of being placed opposite to something; "the thumb is opposable to the forefinger"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • opposable (Adjective)
    Capable of being opposed or resisted.
  • opposable (Adjective)
    Capable of being placed opposite something else.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • opposable (a.)
    Capable of being opposed or resisted.
  • opposable (a.)
    Capable of being placed opposite something else; as, the thumb is opposable to the forefinger.

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Opposable is...

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Sign Language

opposable in sign language
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