opponency

[ uh-poh-nuhn-see ]

noun

1. an act or instance of opposing.
2. the state of being an opponent.

Word History and Origins

Origin of opponency¹

First recorded in 1720–30; oppon(ent) + -ency

Example Sentences

We have no means of checking them with regard to opponency, and the University was probably in the same position.

From Project Gutenberg