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juxtaposition

UK
/ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/
US
/ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/

Translations

juxtapositionnoun
juxtapositions
pl
UK
/ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/
US
/ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/
juxtapositionTerme courant; s’emploie pour la mise en regard ou le fait d’être placé côte à côte, souvent avec effet de contraste.
The juxtaposition of the modern skyscraper next to the historic church created a striking contrast in the cityscape.
La juxtaposition du gratte-ciel moderne à côté de l’église historique a créé un contraste saisissant dans le paysage urbain.
Synonyms
contrast
comparison
collocation
proximity
adjacency

Definitions

juxtapositionnoun
The act or placement of two things (usually abstract concepts, though it can be physical objects) near each other for contrasting effect.
The juxtaposition of the modern skyscraper next to the historic church created a striking contrast in the cityscape.
The state of being placed close together or side by side.
In her painting, colour and texture exist in striking juxtaposition.
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