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- pronunciation:
po
n nt
- features:
- Word Parts
The word opponent
contains the following parts:
op-
Latin
prefix
that means towards; against; away
  More about this word part:
The prefix op-
is an assimilated form of ob- used before roots beginning with "p," such as "pos." See ob-.
  Example words:
pos, -pose, pon, -pone, -pound
Latin
root
that means put, place
  Example words:
component, composite, compost, compound, decompose, disposable, disposal, exposition, exposure, impose, impostor, opponent, oppose, opposite, opposition, pose, positive, postpone, posture, proposal, propose, proposition, purpose, purposeful, purposely, suppose
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