by contrast

Meanings

• preposition

  expressing or indicating a contrast or opposite; used to set a preceding statement in sharp relief or to emphasize a difference

  - "By contrast, the new product is much more expensive than the old one."
  - "His behavior was exemplary by contrast with that of his colleagues."

• noun

  serving to set off or highlight a difference or contrast

  - "The two paintings, hung by contrast, highlighted the differences in style."
  - "The calmness of the library was by contrast with the noise of the street outside."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with by contrast
contraflow , contrasto , contravention

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Variants

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by contrast , by contrast to , by contrast with , by/in contrast , in contrast , in contrast to , in contrast with

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Etymology

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mid 16th century: from Latin contrastus, past participle of contrastare 'set over against, oppose', from com- 'together' + statuere 'set'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'by contrast' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

2. In mathematics, the term 'contrast' is used to describe the difference between two numbers or values.

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Related Concepts

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1. opposition: By contrast is a term used to express or indicate a clear opposition or difference between two things.

2. juxtaposition: By contrast refers to the technique of placing two contrasting ideas, objects, or elements side by side to emphasize their differences.

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Culture

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By contrast has been used extensively in literature to highlight contrasting ideas, characters, or settings. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', the contrast between Montague and Capulet families is a central theme. In music, the term 'contrast' is used to describe the juxtaposition of different musical styles or genres.

How to Memorize "by contrast"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize by contrast, imagine two contrasting images in your mind. For example, imagine a calm lake and a raging storm. Visualize the differences between the two to remember the meaning of the term.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize by contrast, associate the term with a contrasting image or idea. For example, you could associate the term with the contrasting colors black and white.

3. mnemonics
   

   - A mnemonic for by contrast could be 'B C' for 'By Contrast'. Remember that B C stands for 'Bringing Contrasts'.

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