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antithesis — /an tith euh sis/, n., pl. antitheses / seez /. 1. opposition; contrast: the antithesis of right and wrong. 2. the direct opposite (usually fol. by of or to): Her behavior was the very antithesis of cowardly. 3. Rhet. a. the placing of a sentence … Universalium
Image processing engine — The image processing engine, or image processor, is an important component of a digital camera and plays a vital role in creating the digital image.The image processing engine must perform a complex range of tasks.The photodiodes employed in an… … Wikipedia
antithesis — I noun absolute difference, adverseness, antipode, balanced contrast, conflict, contentio, contradiction, contradistinction, contraposition, contrariety, contrarium, contrary, contrast, converse, counterpart, counterpole, direct opposite,… … Law dictionary
antithesis — an•tith•e•sis [[t]ænˈtɪθ ə sɪs[/t]] n. pl. ses [[t] ˌsiz[/t]] 1) opposition; contrast: the antithesis of right and wrong[/ex] 2) the direct opposite: Her behavior was the very antithesis of cowardly[/ex] 3) rht a) the placing of a sentence or one … From formal English to slang
Glossary of contract bridge terms — These terms are used in Contract bridge[1][2] , or the earlier game Auction bridge, using duplicate or rubber scoring. Some of them are also used in Whist, Bid whist, and other trick taking games. This glossary supplements the Glossary of card… … Wikipedia
Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… … Universalium
photography, technology of — Introduction equipment, techniques, and processes used in the production of photographs. The most widely used photographic process is the black and white negative–positive system (Figure 1 >). In the camera the lens projects an image of… … Universalium
France — /frans, frahns/; Fr. /frddahonns/, n. 1. Anatole /ann nann tawl /, (Jacques Anatole Thibault), 1844 1924, French novelist and essayist: Nobel prize 1921. 2. a republic in W Europe. 58,470,421; 212,736 sq. mi. (550,985 sq. km). Cap.: Paris. 3.… … Universalium
literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… … Universalium
arts, East Asian — Introduction music and visual and performing arts of China, Korea, and Japan. The literatures of these countries are covered in the articles Chinese literature, Korean literature, and Japanese literature. Some studies of East Asia… … Universalium
