Synonyms for counterposition
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An opposite or opposing position; opposition.
Near-synonym: juxtaposition
Forms
- Plural
- counterpositions → contrapositions, juxtapositions…
Example sentences
- juxtaposition The author's juxtaposition of the two characters highlights their flaws.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| counterposition | steady | |
| juxtaposition | rising | |
| contraposition | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 13 letters
- juxtaposition5
- 14 letters
- contraposition
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (juxtaposition5 = 5 syllables).