ellentétét

ellentétét is a Hungarian linguistic form tied to the noun ellentét, which means opposition, contrast, or antithesis. The base term denotes the relationship between two elements that are in opposition. The form ellentétét is the definite accusative form of ellentét, used when specifying the opposite of a particular thing. In English, it corresponds to “the opposite of it” or “its antithesis” depending on context.

In rhetoric and philosophy, ellentét (and its related form ellentétét) describes the deliberate pairing or mention of opposing ideas to highlight difference. The concept underpins devices such as antithesis, contrast, and negation, and it is common in analytical writing, poetry, and political or ethical argumentation.

Hungarian usage distinguishes between the general concept of opposition (ellentét) and its grammatical forms used in sentences. While antithesis is the closest English equivalent, ellentétēt emphasizes a definite, specific opposite within a discourse. The term also appears in linguistic descriptions of synonyms and antonyms, where it helps classify the semantic relationship between words.

See also: antithesis; contrast; kontraszt; ellentét.