contradistinction
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trə noun
distinction by opposition or contrast: plants and animals in contradistinction to humans.
Related forms
con·tra·dis·tinc·tive, adjective
con·tra·dis·tinc·tive·ly, adverb
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| —n | |
| a distinction made by contrasting different qualities | |
| contradis'tinctive | |
| —adj | |
| contradis'tinctively | |
| —adv | |
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Contradistinction
is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
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In contradistinction, flower fairies are sufficiently evolved to be aware of their special work and to actually enjoy it.
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