anthorism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A description or definition contrary to that which is given by the opposing party.

Word forms

anthorism

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀνθορισμός (anthorismós) from ἀνθορίζω (anthorízō, “make a counterdefinition”) from ἀντί (antí, “against”) + ὅρος (hóros, “boundary”).

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