See Also: oppose(medicine)
oppose(dictionary)
oppose(dictionary)

laciniate (iou) and oppose (oh)


laciniate (iou)



laciniate adjective. M18.
[formed as LACINIA + -ATE2.]
Botany & Zoology. Cut into deep and narrow irregular segments; jagged, slashed.
laciniated adjective = LACINIATE M17.
lacini'ation noun laciniate condition; a deep or irregular segment: M19.

oppose (oh)



[Date: 1300-1400; Language: French; Origin: opposer, from Latin opponere]
to disagree with something such as a plan or idea and try to prevent it from happening or succeeding
::Congress is continuing to oppose the President's healthcare budget.
to fight or compete against another person or group in a battle, competition, or election
::He is opposed by two Other candidates.