Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
juxtaposition
Noun
/ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/
Definition
The act of placing two or more things side by side, often to highlight their contrasts or similarities.
Examples
- The juxtaposition of light and dark colors created a striking visual effect.
- In literature, the author used juxtaposition to emphasize the differences between the two main characters.
- The art exhibit featured a juxtaposition of modern and classical sculptures.
Meaning
Juxtaposition refers to the arrangement of different elements in proximity to one another, which can reveal new insights or provoke thought.
Synonyms
- Contrast
- Comparison
- Apposition
- Collocation
