Meaning ofoppositionin English

Noun

1. acting against something; conflicting
   The new policy faced strong opposition from local residents.
2. a political party against the government
   The main opposition party in the country has been criticizing the government.
3. a contrasting position or view
   Her opinion was in direct opposition to what the majority believed.
4. a celestial alignment (180 degrees apart)
   The astronomers studied the rare opposition of Mars and Earth.
5. a legal proceeding to prevent registration
   The company filed an opposition to the trademark application.
6. a chess position forcing king retreat; strategic disadvantage
   In chess, the opposition can lead to a significant disadvantage.
7. a logical difference in quantity or quality
   The researcher identified an opposition between the two theoretical frameworks.