This noun denotes opposition, contradiction, or antithesis—the state of being set against. Paul uses it in 1 Timothy 6:20 warning Timothy to avoid 'the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge.' Classical usage included logical opposition, rhetorical antithesis, and contrary propositions. The compound (ἀντι-θεσις) literally means 'placement against.' Spanish 'oposiciones' (oppositions), French preservation of the Greek, and German 'Widerspruch' (contradiction) all indicate conflicting positions. This is not complementary contrast but contradictory opposition.