Meaning of 'contrast'

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Meaning of ‘contrast’

7 definitions found.

contrast

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

a conceptual separation or distinction

Synonyms: line

noun

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

Example: "in contrast to, by contrast"

Synonyms: direct contrast

verb

to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences

Example: "The middle school teacher contrasted the best student's work with that of the weakest student."

verb

to show differences when compared

Example: "The paintings contrast the painter's development over time."

Synonyms: counterpoint

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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