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TOEFL BNC: 15454 COCA: 12364

— juxtaposition

/ˌʤʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/ noun, plural juxtapositions [count, noncount]
TOEFL BNC: 15454 COCA: 12364

juxtaposition

noun

jux·​ta·​po·​si·​tion ˌjək-stə-pə-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce juxtaposition (audio)
: the act or an instance of placing two or more things side by side often to compare or contrast or to create an interesting effect
an unusual juxtaposition of colors
also : the state of being so placed
contrasting shapes placed in juxtaposition to each other
juxtapositional
ˌjək-stə-pə-ˈzish-nəl
-ˈzi-shə-nᵊl How to pronounce juxtaposition (audio)
adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The juxtaposition of discussions among female lawyers and among male lawyers is stark. Ivana Hrynkiw | Ihrynkiw@al.com, al, 12 Sep. 2022 The juxtaposition of the '60s-meets-2010s flipped-out bob and bangs with her futuristic colorful catsuit is a fun mix of trends with a flirty yet fashion-forward vibe. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 30 Aug. 2022 The juxtaposition of purity and holiness against dread and corruption is like the contrast between two primary colors, timeless as it is easily understood. Gene Park, Washington Post, 14 June 2022 The video shows the juxtaposition between calm, soothing Philadelphia daytime and darker nightlife with colorful explosions. Izzy Colón, SPIN, 15 Feb. 2022 But the juxtaposition between the grandiosity of language and the mundanity of life is the whole point. Jessica M. Goldstein, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2022 The juxtaposition of past and future weaponry was quite interesting. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2022 This juxtaposition between her two identities is what eventually inspired her to launch her brand, Lehwatch, in 2019. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2022 The juxtaposition between how Biden carries himself abroad alongside like-minded allies and at home is evidence that the president faces more constraints and political challenges within the American political system. Eli Stokolsstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Latin juxta near + English position — more at joust

First Known Use

1654, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of juxtaposition was in 1654
TOEFL BNC: 15454 COCA: 12364

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