Synonyms for contraposition
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Noun
1. Counterposition — opposition; contrast
Other
Definitions
- n. 1
Opposition; contrast.
Near-synonym: juxtaposition
Related words
- Word family
- contrapose
Forms
- Plural
- contrapositions → counterpositions, juxtapositions, oppositenesses…
Example sentences
- juxtaposition The author's juxtaposition of the two characters highlights their flaws.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| contraposition | rising | |
| juxtaposition | rising | |
| counterposition | steady | |
| oppositeness | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 12 letters
- oppositeness
- 13 letters
- juxtaposition5
- 15 letters
- counterposition
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (juxtaposition5 = 5 syllables).