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t, or the element which, in electro- chemical decompositions, is evolved at the anode; -- opposed to cation. Faraday.

A sexual spore in which the sexes differ in size; -- opposed to isospore.

he electrode by which the current enters the electrolyte on its way to the other pole; -- opposed to cathode.

A medicine which opposes the action of another medicine or of a poison when absorbed into the blood or tissues.

To contend with; to oppose actively; to counteract.

One who opposes all government. [R.]

Opposed to all human government. [R.]

Before, or toward the front, in place; as, the anterior part of the mouth; -- opposed to posterior.

A prefix meaning against, opposite or opposed to, contrary, or in place of; -- used in composition in many English words. It is often shortened to ant-; as, antacid, antarctic.

Opposed to the Americans, their aims, or interests, or to the genius of American institutions. Marshall.

One of party opposed to a federative government; -- applied particularly to the party which opposed the adoption of the constitution of the United States. Pickering.

Opposed to what is Gallic or French.

Opposed to the bacterial theory of disease.

Opposed to the Christian religion.

Opposed to citizenship.

Opposed to the constitution; unconstitutional.

Of the contrary name or character; -- opposed to analogous. Antilogous pole (Eccl.), that pole of a crystal which becomes negatively electrified when heated.

Opposed to the office or authority of magistrates. [Obs.] South.

One opposed to Freemasonry. -- An`ti*ma*son"ic, a.

Opposed to monarchial government. Bp. Benson. Addison.