juxtaposition

[Jux`ta*po*si·tion]

If a waiter served you a whole fish and a scoop of chocolate ice cream on the same plate, your surprise might be caused by the juxtaposition, or the side by side contrast, of the two foods.

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A placing or being placed in nearness or contiguity, or side by side; as, a juxtaposition of words.

Noun
the act of positioning close together (or side by side); "it is the result of the juxtaposition of contrasting colors"

Noun
a side-by-side position


v. i.
A placing or being placed in nearness or contiguity, or side by side; as, a juxtaposition of words.


Juxtaposition

Jux`ta*po*si"tion , n. [L. juxta near + positio position: cf. F. juxtaposition. See Just, v. i., and Position.] A placing or being placed in nearness or contiguity, or side by side; as, a juxtaposition of words.
Parts that are united by a a mere juxtaposition.
Juxtaposition is a very unsafe criterion of continuity.

A placing or being placed in nearness or contiguity, or side by side; as, a juxtaposition of words.

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Usage Examples

I've always been fascinated with the juxtaposition of technology in music, not only in recording, but in the keyboard. It's amazing the way you can apply technology to an art form.

I love my parents. But I'm almost 28 and it's not fun to be asked, 'What are you doing today? What do you want for dinner? When are you going to be home?' It just makes you feel like a kid. It's this juxtaposition of feeling annoyed and really lucky to have people who love you so much.

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Other Usage Examples

I think it would be a lot easier if I said, 'I feel like a dude,' but I was raised by a southern mom, so I know how to put on lipstick and walk in heels and rock that look. It's exactly that juxtaposition that confuses people.

I would like to do something dark or small. I love independent films. I love emotional scenes. I love people who are struggling with something. I think it's just the juxtaposition to my incredibly happy, positive demeanor.

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