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• florescence
• inflorescence
• efflorescence
• bittersweet
• development
• flourishing

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• autumn of life
• autumn of one's life
• evening of life
• evening of one's life
• go bankrupt
• winter of life
• winter of one's life

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• ontogenesis

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• The end of anthesis is marked by perigon deliquescence

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an•the•sis

• development
• efflorescence
• florescence
• inflorescence
• ontogenesis
• Anthemis cotula
• Anthemis nobilis
• Anthemis tinctoria
• Anthemius of Tralles
• Antheraea mylitta
• Antheraea pernyi
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• Anthericum liliago
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• antherozoid
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• anthochlore
• anthocyanin
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• anthesis in OED Second Edition (1989)

What does the noun anthesis mean?

There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun anthesis . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

How common is the noun anthesis ?

How is the noun anthesis pronounced?

British english, u.s. english, where does the noun anthesis come from.

Earliest known use

The earliest known use of the noun anthesis is in the late 1700s.

OED's earliest evidence for anthesis is from 1783, in C. Linnaeus' Syst. Veg.

anthesis is a borrowing from Latin.

Etymons: Latin anthesis .

Nearby entries

• antheridium, n. 1818–
• antheriferous, adj. 1799–
• antheriform, adj. 1802–
• antherine, n. 1689–
• antherless, adj. 1798–
• antherogenous, adj. 1847
• antheroid, adj. 1818–
• antherozoid, n. 1853–
• antherozoidal, adj. 1865–
• anther valve, n. 1839–
• anthesis, n. 1783–
• anthias, n. 1601–
• anthill, n. Old English–
• ant-hillock, n. 1656–
• ant-hilly, adj. 1796–
• anthine, n. & adj. 1601–1768
• ant-hive, n. 1817–
• antho-, comb. form
• anthobian, n. & adj. 1835–
• anthocarpous, adj. 1835–
• anthocephalous, adj. 1847

Meaning & use

The Anthesis [Latin Anthesis ] takes place, when the burnt Anthers scatter their bags of Dust upon the Stigma.

Bractea of the female flowers very much enlarged after anthesis , when the spike presents the appearance of a pine-apple; bright yellow, with red apices.

The term anthesis is sometimes used to indicate the period at which the flower-bud opens.

There were both delayed and extended antheses and most of the time the flowers were semi-open.

Histologically the ovary and style are relatively simple at anthesis .

From the time of anthesis , when the floral parts open to receive pollen, the developing grain becomes the dominant sink.

A later planting date reduced pre-anthesis moisture stress by reducing the number of days..for the crop to reach anthesis .

• efflorescence 1626– The process of producing flowers, or bursting into flower; the period of flowering.
• blow 1748– Manner, style, or time of blossoming. Also figurative .
• anthesis 1783– The stage at which a flower is open, allowing fertilization to occur. Also: an instance of this.
• florescence 1793– The process of producing flowers or bursting into flower; the period or state of flowering. Also concrete . Flowers collectively.

Pronunciation

Plural: antheses.

• ð th ee
• ɬ rhingy ll

Some consonants can take the function of the vowel in unstressed syllables. Where necessary, a syllabic marker diacritic is used, hence <petal> /ˈpɛtl/ but <petally> /ˈpɛtl̩i/.

• a trap, bath
• ɑː start, palm, bath
• ɔː thought, force
• ᵻ (/ɪ/-/ə/)
• ᵿ (/ʊ/-/ə/)

Other symbols

• The symbol ˈ at the beginning of a syllable indicates that that syllable is pronounced with primary stress.
• The symbol ˌ at the beginning of a syllable indicates that that syllable is pronounced with secondary stress.
• Round brackets ( ) in a transcription indicate that the symbol within the brackets is optional.

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* /d/ also represents a 'tapped' /t/ as in <bitter>

Some consonants can take the function of the vowel in unstressed syllables. Where necessary, a syllabic marker diacritic is used, hence <petal> /ˈpɛd(ə)l/ but <petally> /ˈpɛdl̩i/.

• i fleece, happ y
• æ trap, bath
• ɑ lot, palm, cloth, thought
• ɔ cloth, thought
• ɔr north, force
• ə strut, comm a
• ər nurse, lett er
• ɛ(ə)r square
• æ̃ sal on

Simple Text Respell

Simple text respell breaks words into syllables, separated by a hyphen. The syllable which carries the primary stress is written in capital letters. This key covers both British and U.S. English Simple Text Respell.

b, d, f, h, k, l, m, n, p, r, s, t, v, w and z have their standard English values

• arr carry (British only)
• a(ng) gratin
• o lot (British only)
• orr sorry (British only)
• o(ng) salon

Inflections

anthesis typically occurs about 0.2 times per million words in modern written English.

anthesis is in frequency band 4, which contains words occurring between 0.1 and 1 times per million words in modern written English. More about OED's frequency bands

Frequency of anthesis, n. , 1810–2010

* Occurrences per million words in written English

Historical frequency series are derived from Google Books Ngrams (version 2), a data set based on the Google Books corpus of several million books printed in English between 1500 and 2010.

The overall frequency for a given word is calculated by summing frequencies for the main form of the word, any plural or inflected forms, and any major spelling variations.

For sets of homographs (distinct entries that share the same word-form, e.g. mole , n.¹, mole , n.², mole , n.³, etc.), we have estimated the frequency of each homograph entry as a fraction of the total Ngrams frequency for the word-form. This may result in inaccuracies.

Smoothing has been applied to series for lower-frequency words, using a moving-average algorithm. This reduces short-term fluctuations, which may be produced by variability in the content of the Google Books corpus.

Frequency of anthesis, n. , 2017–2023

Modern frequency series are derived from a corpus of 20 billion words, covering the period from 2017 to the present. The corpus is mainly compiled from online news sources, and covers all major varieties of World English.

Smoothing has been applied to series for lower-frequency words, using a moving-average algorithm. This reduces short-term fluctuations, which may be produced by variability in the content of the corpus.

Compounds & derived words

• synanthesis , n. 1880– Simultaneous ripening of the stamens and pistils in a flower.

Entry history for anthesis, n.

anthesis, n. was revised in March 2016.

anthesis, n. was last modified in July 2023.

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Definition of antithesis

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Writers and speechmakers use the traditional pattern known as antithesis for its resounding effect; John Kennedy's famous "ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country" is an example. But antithesis normally means simply "opposite". Thus, war is the antithesis of peace, wealth is the antithesis of poverty, and love is the antithesis of hate. Holding two antithetical ideas in one's head at the same time—for example, that you're the sole master of your fate but also the helpless victim of your terrible upbringing—is so common as to be almost normal.

Examples of antithesis in a Sentence

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Word History

Late Latin, from Greek, literally, opposition, from antitithenai to oppose, from anti- + tithenai to set — more at do

1529, in the meaning defined at sense 1b(1)

Dictionary Entries Near antithesis

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Definition of Antithesis

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Antithesis is an effective literary device and figure of speech in which a writer intentionally juxtaposes two contrasting ideas or entities. Antithesis is typically achieved through parallel structure, in which opposing concepts or elements are paired in adjacent phrases , clauses , or sentences. This draws the reader’s attention to the significance or importance of the agents being contrasted, thereby adding a memorable and meaningful quality to the literary work.

Example 1:  Hamlet (William Shakespeare)

Give every man thine ear, but few thy voice ; Take each man’s censure, but reserve thy judgment.

Example 2:  Paradise Lost  (John Milton)

Here at least We shall be free; the Almighty hath not built Here for his envy, will not drive us hence: Here we may reign secure, and in my choice To reign is worth ambition though in Hell: Better to reign in Hell, than serve in Heaven.

Example 3:  Fire and Ice  (Robert Frost)

Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I’ve tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire. But if it had to perish twice, I think I know enough of hate To say that for destruction ice Is also great And would suffice.

In his poem, Frost utilizes antithesis to contrast fire and ice as elements with devastating and catastrophic potential to end the world. Frost effectively demonstrates the equal powers for the destruction of these elements, despite showcasing them as opposing forces. In this case, the poet’s antithesis has a literal as well as figurative interpretation. As the poem indicates, the world could literally end in the fire as well as ice. However, fire and ice are contrasting symbols in the poem as well. Fire represents “desire,” most likely in the form of greed, the corruption of power, domination, and control. Conversely, ice represents “hate” in the form of prejudice, oppression, neglect, and isolation.

Example 4: The Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln

We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives so that nation might live.

The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.

The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.

Function of Antithesis

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An antithesis is the complete opposite of something. Though the counterculture was strong in America in 1968, voters elected Richard Nixon, the antithesis of a hippie.

The noun antithesis comes from a Greek root meaning "opposition" and "set against." It's often used today when describing two ideas or terms that are placed in strong contrast to each other. We might come across antithesis in school if we learn about the "Hegelian dialectic." There, the thesis , or main idea put forward in an argument, is countered with its opposite idea — the antithesis — and the two are finally reconciled in a third proposition, the synthesis . An antithesis wouldn't exist without a thesis because it works as a comparison.

• noun exact opposite “his theory is the antithesis of mine” see more see less type of: oppositeness , opposition the relation between opposed entities
• noun the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance see more see less type of: rhetorical device a use of language that creates a literary effect (but often without regard for literal significance)

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[ an- tith - uh -sis ]

the antithesis of right and wrong.

Her behavior was the very antithesis of cowardly.

Synonyms: reverse , opposite

• the placing of a sentence or one of its parts against another to which it is opposed to form a balanced contrast of ideas, as in “Give me liberty or give me death.”
• the second sentence or part thus set in opposition, as “or give me death.”
• Philosophy. Hegelian dialectic

/ ænˈtɪθɪsɪs /

• the exact opposite
• contrast or opposition
• rhetoric the juxtaposition of contrasting ideas, phrases, or words so as to produce an effect of balance, such as my words fly up, my thoughts remain below
• philosophy the second stage in the Hegelian dialectic contradicting the thesis before resolution by the synthesis

Other Words From

• self-an·tithe·sis noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of antithesis 1

Example Sentences

In the Democratic primary in his home state, he was humiliated by his old antithesis Wallace, who beat him decisively.

It cannot be stressed enough that the behavior of the sitting president is the antithesis of the ideals of American democracy, institutions or peaceful transitions.

American Christians may have chosen cynicism in 2016, but cynicism is the antithesis of the Christian faith, and cynicism won’t have the final word in America, either.

The transhuman cannot exist outside of ubuntu, of course, which is the antithesis of the colonial order for a number of reasons.

Tesla’s being touted as a go-go player in the antithesis of a go-go sector.

Belle Knox is the antithesis of Jenna Jameson—and not just in looks.

To me this is the antithesis of what travel should be about.

Married at First Sight is the antithesis of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette.

Yet its sound is the musical antithesis of a blended Frappuccino.

Now Joffrey, the Starks' black-hearted antithesis, has met a similar fate.

If you did fail, you would try Exclusion, and you would find nothing which is the antithesis of the area of New York.

Thus seen, socialism appeared as the very antithesis of law and order, of love and chastity, and of religion itself.

There is, however, but little danger of overdoing the parallel construction where there is no antithesis.

Nor is it to be wondered at, if we consider the antithesis which is presented to their usual mode of life.

He is a sentimental Classicist, and his subjects the antithesis of the Grco-Roman ideal to which he does homage in his technique.

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USA pronunciation: respelling(an thē sis) | | | | | | | WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 an•the•sis   sis),USA pronunciation n., pl.     [Bot.] the period or act of expansion in flowers, esp. the maturing of the stamens. bloom, equivalent. to (verbid stem of to bloom) + -sis ' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations): Go to page and choose from different actions for taps or mouse clicks. In other languages: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

Advertisements Advertisements use for the fastest search of WordReference. © 2024 WordReference.com any problems. Walking the Parable of the Sower: Good Soil My mom and I both tried to grow tomato plants this summer. Some turned out better than others. She recently asked a friend who is an avid gardener why the tomatoes never turned red. One plant even had 30 tomatoes that refused to ripen. Our friend shared, “The soil must not be good.” She explained how the tomatoes could not thrive and produce fruit without good soil. Today, we are going to celebrate the truth that the gospel comes to those with good  heart soil.  Here is our final week on the Parable of the Sower , good soil. Overview of the Parable As a reminder: There are four types of soil found in this parable. Along the Path Rocky Ground Among the Thorns Lisa Loraine Baker, in her article , explains the meaning of each of these: The Sower  – Jesus Christ The Seeds  – The Gospel of the kingdom, the Word of God The Bird  – The evil one The Soil  – Our hearts and minds, we who are presented with the Gospel of God's Kingdom. How Jesus Explains This Parable “Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop — a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. Whoever has ears, let them hear” ( Matthew 13:8-9 ). Jesus tells of the kind of soil we want in our gardens. After hearing about the three other kinds of soil, the listeners probably were getting concerned if there was any hope. Jesus begins with the word still  to provide a hopeful conclusion to his parable. Even though many seeds landed in places that did not produce fruit, the seeds that fell on good soil produced many multitudes of crops. Jesus finishes by sharing that whoever has ears, let them hear. We are invited to listen to Christ and pray for His Spirit to give us understanding in our own lives. As I was reading this about the good soil, I was pondering a verse found in Matthew 7 . “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.   But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it” ( Matthew 7:13-14 ). This past week I have been hearing about where some of the students in my former youth group are now. To be honest, some of them have chosen lives that are the opposite of what Jesus would want for them. It has broken my heart to hear of those who have rejected faith in Christ and His Word. I have often reflected on the parable of the sower and thought about just how difficult it is to truly receive and follow Jesus. It can be discouraging when we see so many people around us who are not following Jesus with their lives. However, we should not be surprised because the Bible teaches us multiple times that many people will unfortunately reject Jesus. Just like there is a narrow gate, there is only some good soil. However, we can take heart and trust in our Good Savior, that He has come for the whole world out of His love for them. We are not responsible for the response of someone else’s heart, but we have been invited into the harvest. “Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest’” ( Matthew 9:37-38 ). “But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown” ( Matthew 13:22 ). Seed (the gospel) on good soil (an open heart) refers to someone who hears the word and accepts Jesus as Savior and Lord. Many reject the gospel, however there are people who accept Jesus and then share that with others to also grow. Some call this term “multiplying your faith.” What Is Sowing a Seed? What does it mean to sow a seed? To be honest, our tomato plants that did not do as well were bought already grown and in pots. I was too intimidated and impatient to grow a plant from seed. Webster’s Dictionary defines sow as, “To plant seed for growth especially by scattering, to set something in motion, or to scatter (seed) upon the earth for growth.” A farmer or a gardener is intentional with sowing by planting, but liberal with seeds by scattering. We are called into our lives with Jesus to be international in whom we invest in, share the gospel with, and mentor in the faith. But we also ought to be liberal in how and with whom we share the gospel. The gospel is for everyone, from our hairdresser, to the CEO of the company, to the stay-at-home mom and the teenager at school. It can be intimidating to share the gospel of Jesus because we scatter the seed in unknown territories. We cannot see the conditions of people’s hearts, but we give the gospel to them freely and pray the Holy Spirit does a work in their lives. Luke Miller from Family Handyman explains , “Who wants to wait around for seeds to grow? You do! That is, if you want to save money; grow a greater selection of plants; and enjoy an ongoing natural process.” Sowing a seed has benefits and can produce a lot of wonderful fruit. Luke also shares that timing is important with sowing seeds. I also believe that we are called to be innocent as doves and shrewd as serpents. We want to be wise in how we share the gospel. Our relationship building, approach, and heart behind sharing with others needs to be Spirit led. We need to ask God to help us not to be afraid to share the gospel or make excuses to ignore the opportunities. We also need to be discerning in how to best tell others about Christ. The Gospel on Good Soil If you share the gospel with someone who accepts Jesus, this person has good soil . But it does not end there. Jesus tells His followers to go and make disciples of all nations ( Matthew 28:19-20 ). A disciple is a follower who is growing in the likeness of Christ. There is a difference between believing in Jesus for salvation and being a follower of Jesus. He might be someone’s Savior, but is He Lord? Salvation is different from spiritual growth. Notice the production of fruit varied from 100, 60, and 30 times what was sown. We receive the gospel, but it is our invitation to grow in our faith by seeking Christ in the Bible, prayer, worshiping Him, obeying Him, loving others, sharing the gospel, and being in Christian community. When God blesses us with the gift of walking through the gospel with someone, it is our joy and calling to then help them grow in their faith and produce fruit in their own lives for the glory of God. This then becomes a beautiful cycle of spiritual multiplication as this follower of Jesus goes on to share the gospel with others and mentor them. The Christian life in good soil has been planted by the gospel, but we are provided the tools to grow by the watering of the Word ( Ephesians 5:26 ) and the refinement of the body of Christ. We can stay stagnant in good soil, or we can grow and share the gospel to multiply in faith and produce 30, 60, or even 100 times what Jesus has already done in us for His glory. Related articles Walking the Parable of the Sower: Along the Path Walking the Parable of the Sower: Rocky Ground Walking the Parable of the Sower: Among the Thorns Photo credit: ©Getty Images/Romolo Tavani 199 COMMENTS 24 Synonyms & Antonyms for ANTITHESIS Find 24 different ways to say ANTITHESIS, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com. Anthesis Definition & Meaning The meaning of ANTHESIS is the action or period of opening of a flower. the action or period of opening of a flower… See the full definition Games & Quizzes ... These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'anthesis.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent ... What is another word for anthesis Synonyms for anthesis include efflorescence, flowering, blossoming, developing, bloom, florescence, blossom, inflorescence, budding and flourishing. Find more similar ... Anthesis synonyms blooming. fold. salmon. suggest new. Another way to say Anthesis? Synonyms for Anthesis (other words and phrases for Anthesis). Anthesis the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms What is another word for antithesis divergency. breach. counterposition. segregation. demarcation. yin yang. stark contrast. "For Luther, the main antithesis is not between philosophy and theology. It is between good theology and bad theology, according to Gerhard Ebeling.". ANTHESIS Definition & Meaning Anthesis definition: the period or act of expansion in flowers, especially the maturing of the stamens.. See examples of ANTHESIS used in a sentence. ANTHESIS in Thesaurus: 90 Synonyms & Antonyms for ANTHESIS What's the definition of Anthesis in thesaurus? Most related words/phrases with sentence examples define Anthesis meaning and usage. ... Related terms for anthesis- synonyms, antonyms and sentences with anthesis. Lists. synonyms. antonyms. definitions. sentences. thesaurus. Parts of speech. nouns. Synonyms Similar meaning. View all. flowering ... Anthesis Define anthesis. anthesis synonyms, anthesis pronunciation, anthesis translation, English dictionary definition of anthesis. n. pl. an·the·ses The period during which a flower is fully open and functional. anthesis, n. meanings, etymology and more The process of producing flowers, or bursting into flower; the period of flowering. The process of producing flowers or bursting into flower; the period or state of flowering. Also. Some consonants can take the function of the vowel in unstressed syllables. anthesis Examples of how to use "anthesis" in a sentence from Cambridge Dictionary. ANTITHESIS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words Synonyms for ANTITHESIS: opposite, contrary, counter, obverse, reverse, antipode, negative, counterpoint; Antonyms of ANTITHESIS: synonym, counterpart, analog ... Anthesis Definition & Meaning Anthesis definition: The period during which a flower is fully open and functional. Antithesis Definition & Meaning The meaning of ANTITHESIS is the direct opposite. How to use antithesis in a sentence. Did you know? ANTITHESIS definition and meaning 4 meanings: 1. the exact opposite 2. contrast or opposition 3. rhetoric the juxtaposition of contrasting ideas, phrases, or.... Click for more definitions. ANTITHESIS ANTITHESIS definition: 1. the exact opposite: 2. a difference or opposition between two things: 3. the exact opposite: . Learn more. ANTHESIS definition and meaning The time when a flower becomes sexually functional.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video. ANTITHESIS ANTITHESIS - Synonyms, related words and examples | Cambridge English Thesaurus Antithesis Definition of Antithesis. Antithesis is a literary device that refers to the juxtaposition of two opposing elements through the parallel grammatical structure. The word antithesis, meaning absolute opposite, is derived from Greek for "setting opposite," indicating when something or someone is in direct contrast or the obverse of another thing or person. Antithesis An antithesis is the complete opposite of something. Though the counterculture was strong in America in 1968, voters elected Richard Nixon, the antithesis of a hippie. ANTITHESIS Definition & Meaning Antithesis definition: opposition; contrast. See examples of ANTITHESIS used in a sentence. ANTHESIS definition in American English Definition of 'anthesis' COBUILD frequency band. anthesis in American English (ænˈθisɪs) noun. the state of full bloom in a flower . ... the official Scrabble word list. Read more. Collins English Dictionary Apps. Download our English Dictionary apps - available for both iOS and Android. anthesis anthesis - WordReference English dictionary, questions, discussion and forums. All Free. 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