opposable

adj — 2 senses

opposable

adj

Etymology From oppose + -able.

1

Susceptible to being opposed or resisted.

2

Capable of being placed opposite something else.

  • The thumb is opposable to the forefinger.
Derived terms
opposable thumb, opposably, unopposable

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