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Juxtaposing: meaning, definitions and examples

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juxtaposing

 

[ ʤʌkstəˈpoʊzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

art comparison

Juxtaposing refers to the act of placing two or more things side by side, often to highlight their differences or similarities. This technique is commonly used in art, photography, literature, and various forms of analysis to provoke thought or generate discussion.

Synonyms

comparing, contrasting, placing side by side

Examples of usage

  • The artist is juxtaposing light and dark colors to create contrast.
  • In her essay, she is juxtaposing different cultural perspectives on freedom.
  • The photographer is juxtaposing urban life with nature in his latest project.

Translations

Translations of the word "juxtaposing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 juxtaposição

🇮🇳 समीकरण

🇩🇪 Juxtaposition

🇮🇩 perbandingan

🇺🇦 порівняння

🇵🇱 juxtapozicija

🇯🇵 並置

🇫🇷 juxtaposition

🇪🇸 juxtaposición

🇹🇷 yan yana koyma

🇰🇷 병렬

🇸🇦 التجاور

🇨🇿 juxtapozice

🇸🇰 juxtapozícia

🇨🇳 并列

🇸🇮 juxtapozicija

🇮🇸 samsvörun

🇰🇿 жақындату

🇬🇪 ჯგუფირება

🇦🇿 yan-yana qoyma

🇲🇽 juxtaposición

Etymology

The term 'juxtapose' originates from the Latin word 'juxtapositum', which means 'to place next'. The prefix 'juxta-' comes from 'juxtā', meaning 'next to' or 'adjacent', while 'positum' is derived from 'ponere', signifying 'to place'. Although it was first introduced in the early 20th century, it has roots in older philosophical and artistic discussions focused on comparison and contrast. It was particularly popularized in modern art and critical theory, where artists and critics began to emphasize the importance of visual and conceptual contrasts in works of art. Over time, the verb form 'juxtaposing' evolved to become widely used in various fields, including literature, sociology, and psychology, to describe the process of comparing and contrasting elements to derive deeper meanings.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,851 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.