Contraster: meaning, definitions and examples
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contraster
[ kənˈtræstər ]
art
A person or thing that contrasts with another.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The dark colors of the painting create a strong contrast with the bright colors of the sculpture.
- She is a great contraster to her sister, who is more introverted.
photography
A substance used in photography to intensify the difference between tones of a photographic image.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The photographer applied a contraster to enhance the shadows in the image.
general
To set in opposition in order to show or emphasize differences.
Synonyms
compare, differentiate, oppose
Examples of usage
- The author contrasters the two main characters in her novel to highlight their contrasting personalities.
Translations
Translations of the word "contraster" in other languages:
🇵🇹 contrastar
🇮🇳 विरोध करना
🇩🇪 kontrastieren
🇮🇩 membandingkan
🇺🇦 контрастувати
🇵🇱 kontrastować
🇯🇵 対比する (たいひする)
🇫🇷 contraster
🇪🇸 contrastar
🇹🇷 karşıtlık oluşturmak
🇰🇷 대조하다
🇸🇦 تناقض
🇨🇿 kontrastovat
🇸🇰 kontrastovať
🇨🇳 对比 (duìbǐ)
🇸🇮 kontrastirati
🇮🇸 andstæða
🇰🇿 қарама-қарсы қою
🇬🇪 კონტრასტირება
🇦🇿 ziddiyyət təşkil etmək
🇲🇽 contrastar
Word origin
The word 'contraster' originates from the Latin word 'contrastare', meaning 'to stand out against'. Over time, it evolved into 'contraster' in Old French, before being adopted into English. The concept of contrast has been essential in art, photography, and literature for centuries, highlighting differences and creating visual or narrative interest.
See also: contrast, contrasting, contrasts.