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Binary oppositions
Pairs of mutually-exclusive signifiers in a paradigm set representing categories which are logically opposed and which together define a complete universe of discourse (relevant ontological domain), e.g. alive/not-alive. In such oppositions each term necessarily implies its opposite and there is no middle term.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Language
- Category: General language
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