1. Plural of antimony; contradictions or direct opposites between two things, principles, or statements that seem equally true or valid.
Usage: Often used in philosophy, logic, and rhetoric to describe paradoxes or irreconcilable contradictions.
2. Plural of antimony; the chemical element (Sb) or compounds containing it.
Usage: Chemistry and materials science context; less common in everyday usage.

Examples

• The philosopher explored the antimonies between free will and determinism.
• Kant identified several antimonies in human reason that cannot be resolved.
• The antimonies in the legal code created confusion among judges.
• Her argument contained fundamental antimonies that undermined her position.
• The antimonies between tradition and progress shaped the debate.
• Industrial antimonies were used in flame-retardant materials.