Antithesis
Antithesis noun - Something that is as different as possible from something else.
Thesis is an antonym for antithesis.
Nearby Words: antithetical, antithetic
Thesis
Thesis noun - An idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate.
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Synonyms for Thesis
Antithesis is an antonym for thesis.
How words are described
| direct | direct antithesis | direct thesis |
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The synthesis solves the conflict between the thesis and antithesis by reconciling their common truths and forming a new thesis, starting the process over (the Reconstruction, forming a Cyclical Trope).
Source: Reconstruction - The formula, thesis-antithesis-synthesis, does not explain why the thesis requires an Antithesis.
Source: Reconstruction - It specifically adds two extra elements to the Hegelian triad of thesis, antithesis, and synthesis: parenthesis and paralysis.
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