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What is "contradistinction" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does contradistinction mean in English? Meaning of contradistinction definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "contradistinction" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "contradistinction": a distinction drawn on the basis of contrast

Noun

  • Meaning: a distinction drawn on the basis of contrast
  • Example: sculpture in contradistinction to painting
  • Synonyms: contradistinction
  • Hypernyms: differentiation distinction

    • Synonyms:

    polarity, antithesis, contradiction, contrariety, contrariness, contrast, contraposition, oppositeness,

    Antonyms:

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    contradistinction in English: contradistinction
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