juxtaposit

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of placing two or more things in close contrast or comparison to make a comparison or highlight differences.

  - "In her art, she often juxtaposes the beautiful and the grotesque."
  - "The teacher juxtaposed the ideas of the two opposing political parties to encourage critical thinking."

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Variants

List of all variants of juxtaposit that leads to same result
juxtapose , juxtaposed , juxtaposes , juxtaposing

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Etymology

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From Latin 'juxta' (next to) + 'ponere' (to place).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'juxtaposition' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. Juxtaposition is a common technique used in photography to create interesting and thought-provoking images.

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Related Concepts

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1. contrast: Juxtaposition is a type of contrast that emphasizes the differences between two things.

2. opposition: Juxtaposition can also involve setting two opposing ideas, concepts, or forces against each other.

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Culture

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The concept of juxtaposition has been used extensively in various forms of art and literature to create intriguing contrasts and explore complex themes.

How to Memorize "juxtaposit"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize two contrasting images, such as a beautiful sunset and a dark storm cloud, to understand the concept of juxtaposition.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'juxtaposition' with the image of two things placed side by side for comparison.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin roots of the word: 'juxta' (next to) + 'ponere' (to place).

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