polar opposition

/ˌpoʊlər ˈɑpəˌzɪʃən/
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Definitions of polar opposition
  1. noun
    an opposition that can be graded between two extremes or poles
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    type of:
    gradable opposition
    an opposition that is capable of being graded
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