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juxtaposition
[ juhk-stuh-puh-zish-uhn ]
/ ˌdʒʌk stə pəˈzɪʃ ən /
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noun
an act or instance of placing close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.
the state of being close together or side by side.
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What Does "Juxtaposition" Actually Mean?
When you place things side-by-side, you automatically start comparing because the differences are highlighted. And, there's a word for that: "juxtaposition."
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Origin of juxtaposition
OTHER WORDS FROM juxtaposition
jux·ta·po·si·tion·al, adjectiveWords nearby juxtaposition
juvenilize, Juventa Fons, juvie, juxtapose, juxtaposed, juxtaposition, JV, jwlr., J.W.V., Jy, Jylland
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