oppugnant

Meanings

• adjective

  adjective: resisting or opposing; militant, hostile.

  - "The oppugnant soldier refused to surrender."
  - "The oppugnant wind made it difficult to sail."

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Variants

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oppugn , oppugned , oppugner , oppugners , oppugning , oppugns

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Etymology

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From Latin oppugnare 'assail, attack, besiege'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'oppugnant' is often used in legal contexts to describe arguments or evidence that are strongly opposed to another argument or evidence.

2. The word 'oppugnant' has been used in English since the 15th century.

3. In heraldry, 'oppugnant' is used to describe two animals facing each other in attack.

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Related Concepts

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1. resist: To withstand or prevent the entry, effect, or force of something.

2. oppose: To be in opposition or opposition to; to set oneself against.

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Culture

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In literature, 'oppugnant' has been used to describe characters or ideas that strongly resist or oppose others.

How to Memorize "oppugnant"

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   - Imagine a soldier standing firm and resisting an attack. This can help you remember the meaning of 'oppugnant' as resisting or opposing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'oppugnant' with the idea of resistance or opposition. For example, you could think of a strong, unyielding object or a character who refuses to give in.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Opposes Proudly, Persistently, Unyieldingly, Gallantly, and Nobly'.

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