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Unopposable (Adjective)

Meaning

Not opposable.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • Most animals have claws that are unopposable and unable to grasp objects in the same manner as humans do.
  • Unlike the human thumb, a horse's toes cannot move in opposition and are therefore considered unopposalbe.
  • Many primates possess opposable thumbs, but some have unopposable or fixed toes.
  • Raptors are rare examples of birds with unopposable thumbs while their toes and other digits remain opposable.
  • Felines and many other animals employ extended claws from unopposable digits during hunting and other activities.

Antonyms

  • Opposable
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