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daedal

EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionary

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Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

juxtaposition of dissimilar elements (such as color, tone, or emotion) in a work of art
degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of a picture
the difference or degree of difference between things having similar or comparable natures //the contrast between the two forms of government
comparison of similar objects to set off their dissimilar qualities //By contrast with newer models, the computer operates slowly. the state of being so compared //In contrast to the other estimates, his was very high.
a person or thing that exhibits differences when compared with another //The gentle girl is a contrast to the arrogant woman.

Other Words

Verb

contrastable kən-ˈtra-stə-bəl ˈkän-ˌtra- adjective
contrastingly kən-ˈtra-stiŋ-lē ˈkän-ˌtra- adverb

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Verb

differ vary

Synonyms: Noun

difference disagreement discrepancy disparateness disparity dissimilarity dissimilitude distance distinction distinctiveness distinctness diverseness diversity otherness unlikeness

Antonyms: Verb

compare match

Antonyms: Noun

alikeness analogousness analogy community likeness resemblance sameness similarity

Examples

Verb

//Her black dress and the white background contrast sharply.
//We compared and contrasted the two characters of the story.

Noun

//I observed an interesting contrast in the teaching styles of the two women.
//Careful contrast of the twins shows some differences.
//In contrast to last year's profits, the company is not doing very well.
//The queen's wit and humor made the prince seem dull by contrast.
//They spent millions of dollars on advertising. By way of contrast, our small company spent under 5,000 dollars.

First Known Use

Verb

1695, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Noun

1713, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology

Verb

borrowed from French contraster "to be in opposition (of elements of a work of art)," re-formation (after Italian contrastare "to oppose, set against, be in opposition [of elements of a work of art]") of Middle French contrester "to resist, oppose, struggle against," going back to Old French, going back to Vulgar Latin *contrāstāre "to oppose," from Latin contrā "opposite, facing, against" + stāre "to stand" — more at contra-, stand entry 1

Noun

borrowed from French contraste, borrowed from Italian contrasto "debate, discord, juxtaposition of elements in a work of art," noun derivative of contrastare "to oppose, set against, be in opposition (of elements of a work of art)" — more at contrast entry 1

contrast

noun

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)