opposably

English

Etymology

oppose +‎ -ably

Adverb

opposably (comparative more opposably, superlative most opposably)

1. in an opposable manner
   • 2003, Laura E Berk, JoDe Paladino, Tara Kindelberger, Study Guide for Berk : Child Development, Canadian Edition‎^[1]:

     "By the end of the first year, infants use the thumb and index finger opposably in a well-coordinated grasp. "