juxtaposition
Use in a sentence
stə noun
1.
an act or instance of placing close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.
2.
the state of being close together or side by side.
Related forms
jux·ta·po·si·tion·al, adjective
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juxtapose (ˌdʒʌkstəˈpəʊz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| (tr) to place close together or side by side | |
| [C19: back formation from juxtaposition, from Latin juxta next to + | |
| juxtapo'sition | |
| —n | |
| juxtapo'sitional | |
| —adj | |
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Juxtaposition
is always a great word to know.
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| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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juxtaposition jux·ta·po·si·tion (jŭk'stə-pə-zĭsh'ən)
n.
The state of being placed or situated side by side.
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Example sentences
Linear time disappears in favor of a poetic meditation upon the object, and within it, a curious juxtaposition of imagery.
The juxtaposition of his big legit voice with these silly songs was truly inspired.
Subtle colored backgrounds harmonize the juxtaposition of black-and-white sketches and prints with color reproductions.
And the juxtaposition of soul and country makes it particularly memorable.
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