Opposite of existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence
“We, at times, value representations of a thing over the actual thing itself.”
Opposite of difficult to understand or conceptualize
“According to Dr. Serafine, linking diet with human health and planet health is a very simple idea.”
Opposite of relating to or denoting art that does not attempt to represent external reality directly
“It is interesting to see the extremely realistic representation of the wounds in this fresco painting.”
Opposite of intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge or interest
Opposite of difficult to comprehend or understand
“The player's menu system is straightforward to use, with a thumb-wheel to help you navigate tracks quickly.”
Opposite of not able to work or function as expected
(of a subject of study) Opposite of dealing with abstract concepts and not practical application
“Scientists and engineers usually prefer to define technology as applied science, rather than as the things that people make and use.”
Opposite of without human warmth or sympathy
Opposite of exceptional or superior beyond the ordinary
Opposite of that cannot be precisely defined or put into words
Opposite of symbolic or metaphorical in nature
(of text) Opposite of shortened or abridged in length
Opposite of done or acting in an indifferent or apathetic manner
Opposite of a summary of the contents of a book, article, or speech
“The defendant was required to provide the contents of the email in its entirety.”
Opposite of a figure intended to represent an abstract quality
“In Tolkien's world, evil is the antithesis of creativity, and is dependent on destruction and ruin for its basis.”
Opposite of a brief summary of something presented
Opposite of the process or manifestation of objectifying (something)
Opposite of a general description or plan showing the essential features of something but without the detail
Opposite of a brief statement or account of the main points of something
“She is a master of exposition and description, with a ready ear for a telling anecdote.”
Opposite of a brief summary of something presented
“I request a full transcript of the conversation I had with the operator regarding my bill.”
Opposite of a tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling
Opposite of a brief summary, as of a book or a presentation
“I can't wait to dive into the details of this report.”
Opposite of a preliminary outline for a plan
“In the final version of the script, the tenor of the argument between the heads is slightly different.”
Opposite of to take away from
“They would need to add an extra year to his contract to finally close negotiations.”
Opposite of to make a written summary of (an article or book)
“The journalist would press him again to detail the contents of the agreement.”
Opposite of to divert one's mind or attention (to something else)
“Just focus on the task at hand and get it done quickly.”
Opposite of to unlawfully take possession of something
Opposite of to rearrange or reorganize by reduction or summarization
Opposite of to summarize or repeat in concise form
Opposite of to express in a shorter form
Opposite of to condense or conflate so as to occupy less space or time
Opposite of to provide a brief summary of something presented
Opposite of to take for one's own benefit, typically without permission
“This document has been designed to bestow some dignity to those who toil thanklessly in the vineyards of art.”
Opposite of to cite or reference
“The teacher would typically invent new and creative phrases to demonstrate the use of various words in sentences.”
Opposite of to steal (something)
“Jerry, in good conscience, would not keep the ring that he had stolen and decided to return it.”
Opposite of to divert one's mind or attention (to something else)
Opposite of to leave or withdraw from a commitment or responsibility
Opposite of to divert one's mind or attention (to something else)
“Something more to Singer's selfish desires could attract him away from the pork.”
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