n.; pl.Antitheses. /plu> [ L., fr. Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_; to set against, to oppose; 'anti` against + &unr_; to set. See Thesis. ] 1. (Rhet.) An opposition or contrast of words or sentiments occurring in the same sentence; as, “The prodigal robs his heir; the miser robs himself.” “He had covertly shot at Cromwell; he how openly aimed at the Queen.” [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The second of two clauses forming an antithesis. [ 1913 Webster ]
[つい, tsui](n) (1) pair; couple; set; (2) (See 対句) antithesis; (ctr) (3) counter for items that come in pairs; (4) counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.); (P)#879[Add to Longdo]