juxtaposition

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jux·ta·po·si·tion

[juhk-stuh-puh-zish-uhn]
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.

Origin:
1655–65; < French < Latin juxtā side by side + French position position

jux·ta·po·si·tion·al, adjective
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juxtapose (ˌdʒʌkstəˈpəʊz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(tr) to place close together or side by side
 
[C19: back formation from juxtaposition, from Latin juxta next to + position]
 
juxtapo'sition
 
n
 
juxtapo'sitional
 
adj

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Word Origin & History

juxtaposition
1660s, coined in Fr. 17c. from L. juxta "beside, near" + Fr. position (see position (n.)). Latin juxta is a contraction of *jugista (adv.), superlative of adj. *jugos "closely connected," from stem of jugum "yoke," from jungere "to join" (see jugular).
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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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