Definition

The act of placing two or more things next to each other to compare or contrast them.

Example

The artist used juxtaposition to highlight the differences between light and dark in her painting.

Conversation

I love how the artist used juxtaposition in their latest painting.

Yeah, it really makes the colors pop against each other!

It’s interesting to see how different styles can create such a strong effect through juxtaposition.

Absolutely! It adds a lot of depth to the artwork.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Juxtaposition → It is formed from "juxta" (from Latin, meaning near or beside) and "positio" (from Latin, meaning position). The word describes the act of placing things side by side for comparison or contrast.

Memory Tip

Think of things being placed 'near' ('juxta') each other in a specific 'position' ('positio') — that's what juxtaposition means.

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