juxtaposition
nounUK /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃn/
US /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃn/
Juxtaposition is when two things are put side by side so you can see how they are different or alike.
The painting's juxtaposition of bright flowers and dark shadows made it very striking.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of placing two or more things together, especially to compare or contrast them.
The juxtaposition of the two reports revealed how differently the events were described.
3. In art and literature, a technique of placing images or ideas side by side for effect.
The poet's juxtaposition of love and war created a powerful emotional tension.
4. The state of being close together or side by side.
The juxtaposition of the old church and the new skyscraper drew many photographers.