contrast
UK: /ˈkɒn.trɑːst/ | US: /ˈkɑːn.træst/
n. the state of being strikingly different from something else
vt. to compare in order to show differences
vi. to exhibit differences when compared
contrast = contra<against> + st<stand>
- contra (Latin: "against")
Used in English to indicate opposition or contrast (e.g., contradict, contrary). - st (from Latin stare, "to stand")
Implies a fixed position or state, often appearing in words like stance, station.
Etymology Origin:
Derived from Latin contrastare ("to stand against"), the word evolved through Old French (contraster) into English. The core idea of "standing in opposition" persists, reflecting visual or conceptual differences between entities.
The contrast between light and dark creates a dramatic effect in the painting.
She contrasted the two proposals to highlight their flaws.
Their personalities contrast sharply, yet they get along well.
The report contrasts current economic trends with historical data.
In photography, high contrast makes images pop.