oppositeness vs conflict

conflict vs oppositeness

oppositeness and conflict both are nouns.

oppositeness is not a verb while conflict is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
oppositeness	Yes	No	No	No
conflict	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, conflict is a hyponym of oppositeness; that is, conflict is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than oppositeness:

oppositeness: the relation between opposed entities
conflict: opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot)

Other hyponyms of oppositeness include antipode, antithesis, contrast, direct contrast, flip side, mutual opposition, polarity, gradable opposition, polarity, sign, ungradable opposition, contradictoriness, contradiction, contrary, contrariety, tertium quid, contrary, opposite, reverse, inverse, opposite, antagonism.

oppositeness (noun)	conflict (noun)
the relation between opposed entities	an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
	a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
	an incompatibility of dates or events
	a disagreement or argument about something important
	opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings
	opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot)
	a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests

oppositeness (verb)	conflict (verb)
	go against, as of rules and laws
	be in conflict

Difference between oppositeness and conflict

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