Meaning of the word opposable in English
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opposable
US /əˈpoʊ.zə.bəl/
UK /əˈpoʊ.zə.bəl/
Adjective
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An opposable thumb, finger, or toe can be placed opposite a finger or toe of the same hand or foot, so that objects can be picked up and held:
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All primates have opposable thumbs, so opposable thumbs are not unique to humans.
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