contradistinction

[US]/kɒntrədɪ'stɪŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n/
[UK]/ˌkɑntrədɪ'stɪŋkʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the distinction between two contrasting things or ideas
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Example Sentences

Language, tool-making, and the regulation of sex are the chief defining features of man in contradistinction to other primates.

In contradistinction to his brother, she preferred staying in on weekends.

The new policy stands in contradistinction to the previous one.

His calm demeanor was a stark contradistinction to his usual fiery temper.

The two paintings are placed together to highlight their contradistinction in style.

Her approach to problem-solving is in contradistinction to his more analytical method.

The film's use of color and lighting creates a striking contradistinction between the two main characters.

The artist deliberately painted the two subjects in contradistinction to convey a deeper message.

The company's values are in contradistinction to those of its competitors.

His traditional upbringing was in contradistinction to her more liberal upbringing.

The use of humor in the presentation was a refreshing contradistinction to the usual serious tone.

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