What does juxtaposition mean?
Juxtaposition means The nearness of objects with little or no delimiter..
Juxtaposition
/ˌd͡ʒʌk.stə.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ · noun
Meaning
The nearness of objects with little or no delimiter..
Definitions by Sense
- The nearness of objects with little or no delimiter.
- The extra emphasis given to a comparison when the contrasted objects are close together.
- To place in juxtaposition.
Example Sentences
It is the object of the mechanical atomistic philosophy to confound synthesis with synartesis, or rather with mere juxtaposition of corpuscles separated by invisible interspaces.
There was a poignant juxtaposition between the boys laughing in the street and the girl crying on the balcony above.
Synonyms for juxtaposition
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Word Forms
- juxtapositions
- juxta-position
- juxtapositioning
- juxtapositioned
Usage Notes
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How do you use juxtaposition in a sentence?
It is the object of the mechanical atomistic philosophy to confound synthesis with synartesis, or rather with mere juxtaposition of corpuscles separated by invisible interspaces.
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