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10 Language-to-English DictionariesJuxtaposition
/ˌdʒʌk.stə.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
"The juxtaposition of modern architecture against the ancient ruins created a striking visual effect." - 2
An instance of placing two or more things side by side.
"Her latest novel relies on the clever juxtaposition of contrasting narrative styles."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'juxtā' meaning 'close by' or 'beside', and the Late Latin 'positionem' meaning 'position'. Combined in the mid-17th century to describe the act of placing things close together or side by side for contrasting effect.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Juxtaposition" is said worldwide
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juxtaposition
Transliteration: ʒyɡstapyzjsjɔ̃
"La juxtaposition de ces deux couleurs crée un contraste saisissant."
Juxtaposition
Transliteration: jʊkstapozɪˈt͡si̯oːn
"Die Juxtaposition von Alt und Neu ist das Hauptthema des Films."
giustapposizione
Transliteration: dʒustappozitˈtsjone
"La giustapposizione di elementi diversi rende l'opera unica."
yuxtaposición
Transliteration: ʝukstaposiˈsjon
"La yuxtaposición de ideas contrarias enriquece el debate."
juxtaposição
Transliteration: ʒuʃtɐpuziˈsɐ̃w
"A juxtaposição das imagens chocou o público."
निकटस्थापन
Transliteration: nikatasthapan
"कला में दोनों शैलियों का निकटस्थापन अद्भुत है।"
并置
Transliteration: bìngzhì
"新旧建筑的并置产生了强烈的视觉冲击。"
병치
Transliteration: byeongchi
"두 가지 서로 다른 개념의 병치가 이 작품의 핵심이다."
並置
Transliteration: byōchi
"過去と現在の並置が物語に深みを与えている。"
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