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antagonis

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Etymology

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From Dutch antagonist, from Latin antagonista, from Ancient Greek ἀνταγωνιστής (antagōnistḗs, opponent) (ἀντί (antí, against) + ἀγωνιστής (agōnistḗs, a combatant, pleader, actor)), from ἀνταγωνίζομαι (antagōnízomai, antagonize).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [antaˈɡonɪs]
  • Hyphenation: an‧ta‧go‧nis

Noun

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antagonis (plural antagonis-antagonis)

  1. antagonist:
    1. an opponent or enemy.
    2. (biochemistry, medicine, pharmacology) a chemical that binds to a receptor but does not produce a physiological response, blocking the action of agonist chemicals.
      Antonym: agonis
    3. (literature) the main character or force opposing the protagonist in a literary work or drama.
      Antonym: protagonis
    4. (anatomy) a muscle that acts in opposition to another.
      Antonyms: agonis, sinergis

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