ANTAGONIST - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a muscle that relaxes while another contracts
Example: when bending the elbow the triceps are the antagonist
Categories: Antagonistic muscle
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
a drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug
Categories: Drug
Synonyms
Opposer, Opponent, Resister, Adversary, Antagonist
Antonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "antagonist" comes from Ancient Greek ἀνταγωνιστής, which comes from Latin antagonista.
🧩 Fun Fact
Many Greek words entered English through Latin translations during the Renaissance.