contrast

• the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
• the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
• a conceptual separation or distinction
• the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors
• the range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness)
• put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
• to show differences when compared
• To stand in opposition
• To set in opposition, or over against, in order to show the differences between, or the comparative excellences and defects of
• To give greater effect to, as to a figure or other object, by putting it in some relation of opposition to another figure or object
• The act of contrasting, or the state of being contrasted
• Opposition or dissimilitude of things or qualities
• The opposition of varied forms, colors, etc., which by such juxtaposition more vividly express each other´s peculiarities

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