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Meaning and definition for "contrast" word
[noun] (photography) 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] a conceptual separation or demarcation; "there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity"
[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"
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\Con*trast"\, v. t. 1. 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. 2. (Fine Arts) 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. the figures of the groups must not be all on side . . . but must contrast each other by their several position. --Dryden.
\Con"trast\ (k[o^]n"tr[.a]st), n. [F. contraste: cf. It. contrasto.] 1. The act of contrasting, or the state of being contrasted; comparison by contrariety of qualities. place the prospect of the soul In sober contrast with reality. --Wordsworth. 2. Opposition or dissimilitude of things or qualities; unlikeness, esp. as shown by juxtaposition or comparison. The contrasts and resemblances of the seasons. --Whewell. 3. (Fine Arts) The opposition of varied forms, colors, etc., which by such juxtaposition more vividly express each other's peculiarities. --Fairholt.
Synonyms for contrast
counterpoint, demarcation, direct contrast, dividing line, line
See also: ambit | beholding | comparing | comparison | compass | conflict | counterbalance | differ | differentiate | differentiation | distinction | distinguish | foil | oppose | oppositeness | opposition | orbit | point of no return | range | reach | Rubicon | scope | secern | secernate | seeing | separate | severalise | severalize | tell | tell apart | turn the scales | visual perception |
Related terms: analogize, bad likeness, clashing, collision, compare, compare and contrast, contradistinction, differentiate, disaccordance, discreteness, discriminate, dissimilation, draw a comparison, electric lighting, fluorescent lighting, inaccordance, lighting, liken, metaphor, mixture, nonconformity, otherness, polarize, polar opposition, proportion, showdown, stand opposed, stand opposite, view together, weigh against
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Let's analyse "contrast" as pure text. This string has Eight letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 25% of vowels is 13.6% less then average English word. Written in backwards: TSARTNOC. Average typing speed for these characters is 2090 milliseconds. [info]
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Numerology Hearts desire number calculated from vowels:
contrast: 6 + 1 = 7, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven. |
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