Contrast

['kɒntrɑːst] or ['kɑntræst]

Definition

(noun.) the act of distinguishing by comparing differences.

(noun.) the range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness).

(noun.) the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors.

(noun.) the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared; 'in contrast to', 'by contrast'.

(verb.) put in opposition to show or emphasize differences; 'The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student'.

(verb.) to show differences when compared; be different; 'the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities'.

Edited by Daniel--From WordNet

Definition

(v. i.) To stand in opposition; to exhibit difference, unlikeness, or opposition of qualities.

(v. t.) To set in opposition, or over against, in order to show the differences between, or the comparative excellences and defects of; to compare by difference or contrariety of qualities; as, to contrast the present with the past.

(v. t.) To give greater effect to, as to a figure or other object, by putting it in some relation of opposition to another figure or object.

(n.) The act of contrasting, or the state of being contrasted; comparison by contrariety of qualities.

(n.) Opposition or dissimilitude of things or qualities; unlikeness, esp. as shown by juxtaposition or comparison.

(n.) The opposition of varied forms, colors, etc., which by such juxtaposition more vividly express each other's peculiarities.

Typist: Norton

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Exhibition of differences.[2]. Opposition, difference.

v. a. Set off by opposition, exhibit the differences of.

v. n. Show difference, exhibit a contrast.

Checker: Monroe

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Opposition, contrariety, dissimilarity

ANT:Harmony, similarity, comparison, similitude

Editor: Nell

Definition

v.i. to stand in opposition to.—v.t. to set in opposition in order to show superiority or give effect.—n. Con′trast opposition or unlikeness in things compared: exhibition of differences.—adj. Contrast′ive.

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