juxtapose

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Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒʌkstəpəʊz/(UK)

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/ˈd͡ʒʌkstəpəʊz/(UK) · /ˈd͡ʒʌkstəpoʊz/

Definition of juxtapose

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

verb

(transitive)To place side by side, especially for contrast or comparison.

“The artist used contrasting colors to juxtapose light and dark.”
“The documentary effectively juxtaposes the lives of two rival politicians.”
“In the study, they juxtaposed economic growth with social welfare indicators.”

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Borrowed from French juxtaposer, corresponding to juxta- + pose, derived from Latin iuxtā (“near, next to”) + pōnō (“place”).

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