contrast
|con-trast|
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/ˈkɑːn.træst/
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/ˈkɒn.trɑːst/
markedly different
Etymology
Etymology Information
'contrast' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'contrastare,' where 'contra-' meant 'against' and 'stare' meant 'to stand.'
Historical Evolution
'contrastare' transformed into the French word 'contraster,' and eventually became the modern English word 'contrast' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stand against,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to compare differences.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association.
The contrast between the two paintings is remarkable.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39