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n the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared n the act of distinguishing by comparing differences n a conceptual separation or distinction n the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different c…

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  1. n the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared n the act of distinguishing by comparing differences n a conceptual separation or distinction n the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors n 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) v put in opposition to show or emphasize differences v to show differences when compared; be different