Antonyms for in stance

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : in-stuh ns

Phonetic Transcription : ˈɪn stəns

Definition of in stance

Origin : mid-14c., "urgency," from Old French instance "eagerness, anxiety, solicitation" (13c.), from Latin instantia "presence, effort intention; earnestness, urgency," literally "a standing near," from instans (see instant). In Scholastic logic, "a fact or example" (early 15c.), from Medieval Latin instantia, used to translate Greek enstasis. This led to use in phrase for instance "as an example" (1650s), and the noun phrase To give (someone) a for instance (1953, American English).

As in instance : noun case, situation
As in manifestation : noun exhibition, proof
As in occurrence : noun happening, development
As in piece : noun part
As in point : noun aspect, characteristic
As in possibility : noun feasibility, likelihood; chance
As in precedent : noun authoritative example
As in representative : noun typical example
As in sample : noun example, model
As in specimen : noun example, sample
As in time : noun temporal length of event or entity's existence, period
As in case in point : noun illustrative example
As in case : noun example
As in exemplar : noun ideal
As in illustration : noun demonstration, exemplification
As in instance : verb name
As in itemize : verb keep detailed record
As in mention : verb refer to
As in name : verb choose, designate
As in quote : verb repeat something spoken, written by another
As in refer : verb mention
As in specify : verb designate; decide definitely
As in cite : verb note, quote
As in exemplify : verb serve as an example
As in illustrate : verb demonstrate, exemplify

Synonyms for in stance

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