| contrast [n] |
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| 1) | the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared; "in contrast to", "by contrast" |
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| Synonyms : | direct_contrast |
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| oppositeness |
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| 2) | the act of distinguishing by comparing differences |
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| comparing |
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| 3) | a conceptual separation or demarcation; "there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity" |
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| Synonyms : | demarcation dividing_line line |
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| differentiation demarcate point_of_no_return |
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| 4) | the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors |
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| beholding |
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| 5) | 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) |
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| ambit photography |
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| contrast [v] |
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| 1) | put in opposition to show or emphasize differences; "The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student" |
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| differentiate |
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| 2) | to show differences when compared; be different; "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities" |
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| Synonyms : | counterpoint |
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| differ counterbalance conflict foil |
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