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opposably

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English

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Etymology

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From oppose +‎ -ably.

Adverb

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opposably (comparative more opposably, superlative most opposably)

  1. in an opposable manner
    • 2003, Laura E Berk, JoDe Paladino, Tara Kindelberger, Study Guide for Berk : Child Development, Canadian Edition‎[1]:
      "By the end of the first year, infants use the thumb and index finger opposably in a well-coordinated grasp. "
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