juxtaposition

noun
UK: /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/
US: /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/

  1. The act of placing two things close together, especially to compare or contrast them.

    1. The juxtaposition of colors made the painting interesting.
    2. The artist used juxtaposition of light and shadow to create a dramatic effect in the photograph.

  2. The state of being placed close together or side by side.

    1. There is a strange juxtaposition of modern and old buildings.
    2. The juxtaposition of different cultures in the city creates a vibrant and diverse community.

Synonyms

adjacency contrast apposition proximity comparison
juxtaposition transitive-verb

  1. To place two or more things together, especially in order to compare or contrast them.

    1. She juxtaposed images from past and present.
    2. The exhibit juxtaposes ancient artifacts with modern art to explore themes of cultural continuity.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "juxtaposition" in English means: The act of placing two things close together, especially to compare or contrast them., The state of being placed close together or side by side..

The phonetic transcription of "juxtaposition" is /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "juxtaposition": adjacency, contrast, apposition, proximity, comparison.

Example usage of "juxtaposition": "The juxtaposition of colors made the painting interesting.". More examples on the page.