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- [ad-ver-ser-ee]
- /ˈæd vərˌsɛr i/
- /ˌæd.vəˈseə.ri.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ad-ver-ser-ee]
- /ˈæd vərˌsɛr i/
Definitions of adversarial word
- adjective adversarial If you describe something as adversarial, you mean that it involves two or more people or organizations who are opposing each other. 3
- adjective adversarial pertaining to or characterized by antagonism and conflict 3
- adjective adversarial having or involving opposing parties or interests in a legal contest 3
- adjective adversarial of or characterized by opposition, disagreement, hostility, etc., as between adversaries 3
- abbreviation ADVERSARIAL adversary 3
- noun plural adversarial a person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy; foe. 1
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Origin of adversarial
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English adversarie < Latin adversārius, equivalent to advers(us) (see adverse) + -ārius -ary; replacing Middle English adversere < Anglo-French
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Parts of speech for Adversarial
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
adversarial popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
adversarial usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for adversarial
adj adversarial
- antagonistic — If a person is antagonistic to someone or something, they show hatred or dislike towards them.
- adverse — Adverse decisions, conditions, or effects are unfavourable to you.
- antipathetic — having or arousing a strong aversion
- opposed — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
- adversative — (of a word, phrase, or clause) implying opposition or contrast. But and although are adversative conjunctions introducing adversative clauses
adjective adversarial
- confrontational — If you describe the way that someone behaves as confrontational, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they are aggressive and likely to cause an argument or dispute.
- argumentative — Someone who is argumentative is always ready to disagree or start quarrelling with other people.
- combative — A person who is combative is aggressive and eager to fight or argue.
- accusatorial — containing or implying blame or strong criticism
- oppositional — the action of opposing, resisting, or combating.
Antonyms for adversarial
adjective adversarial
- cooperative — A cooperative is a business or organization run by the people who work for it, or owned by the people who use it. These people share its benefits and profits.
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