opposite的词源

英文词源

opposite (adj.)

late 14c., "placed on the other side of (something)," from Old French oposite "opposite, contrary" (13c.), from Latin oppositus "standing against, opposed, opposite," past participle of opponere "set against" (see opponent). Meaning "contrary in nature or character" is from 1570s. As a noun from late 14c. As a preposition from 1758. As an adverb from 1817. Related: Oppositely.

中文词源

opposite：对面的，对立的；相反的 

词根词缀： op-对面 + -posit-放置 + -e

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opposite：相反的，对立的

来自oppose,反对，-ite,形容词后缀。即反对的，对立的。