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juxtaposition — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • juxtaposition noun The placing of two things side by side, especially so that the contrast or connection between them stands out.

Senses

juxtaposition is used for these senses in English:

  • juxtaposition The nearness of objects with little or no delimiter.

juxtaposition — full definition

  1. noun The placing of two things side by side, especially so that the contrast or connection between them stands out.
  2. noun In writing, film, and art, a technique of setting contrasting images or ideas next to each other to create meaning or effect.