adversarial
Translation
adversarial, hostile, opposed
Examples
The lawyers had an adversarial relationship.
The lawyers had an adversarial relationship.
The UK has an adversarial system of justice.
The U.K. has an adversarial system of justice.
Grammar Patterns
an adversarial ((noun)) involving opposition or conflict It was an adversarial debate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hostile, antagonistic, confrontational; Antonyms: friendly, cooperative
Etymology
From Latin 'adversarius' (opponent), from 'ad-' (to, against) + 'vertere' (to turn).
Memory Tips
Think of an 'adversary' (an opponent). An 'adversarial' relationship is one between adversaries.