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What is another word for Contrasting? – 131 Contrasting Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    diverse different varying distinct dissimilar unlike contradictory incompatible conflicting clashing discordant inconsistent incongruous disparate divergent opposing opposed contradictory polarized antithetical reverse opposing inconsistent nonconforming nonidentical mismatched uneven unbalanced asymmetrical irregular unequal disproportionate at odds in conflict discrepant aberrant deviant diverging deviating

    Meaning of Contrasting

    The primary meaning of "Contrasting" based on Oxford Languages is to show or have a noticeable difference.

    Definitions

    • Presenting a striking difference or juxtaposition
    • * Having or showing a striking difference in comparison with something else
    • * To show or have a noticeable difference, often in a way that highlights the individual characteristics of each thing

    Etymology of Contrasting

    The word "Contrasting" originates from the Old French "contraster," which is derived from the Latin "contrastare," meaning "to stand against" or "to withstand"
    Historically, the term has been used to describe the act of comparing or showing differences between things, often to highlight their unique characteristics

    Example Uses

    • The contrasting colors of the painting made it stand out in the gallery
    • * The city's contrasting neighborhoods, from wealthy to impoverished, reflected its complex social dynamics
    • * The researcher's contrasting methods yielded different results, leading to a reevaluation of the hypothesis

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    similar identical uniform consistent congruous matching corresponding equivalent alike comparable analogous harmonious compatible concordant symmetrical balanced equal proportional matching duplicate identical indistinguishable alike uniform consistent

    Related Nouns

    comparison difference distinction contrast opposition disparity inconsistency incongruity discrepancy divergence deviation aberration anomaly mismatch imbalance asymmetry irregularity inequality disproportion conflict juxtaposition polarity antithesis

    Related Verbs

    compare contrast differ distinguish diverge deviate clash conflict disagree mismatch imbalance asymmetrize irregularize unequalize disproportion oppose counter resist withstand

    Related Adjectives

    different distinct disparate divergent inconsistent incongruous discordant conflicting contradictory polarized antithetical reverse opposing inconsistent nonconforming nonidentical mismatched uneven unbalanced asymmetrical irregular unequal disproportionate conflicting contrasting