contradistinction
/ˌkɑntrədɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
noun
- A distinction made by contrasting two different things; the state of being different from something else when compared directly.
- Modern architecture, in contradistinction to classical styles, often uses simple geometric shapes.
- The author uses the term 'wild' in contradistinction to 'domesticated' to highlight the differences.
- In contradistinction to her shy brother, Maria was very outgoing and loved meeting new people.
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