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juxtaposited


Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of placing or dealing alternative things together for contrasting effect.

  • Verb

    The placing of apparently contradictory ideas, objects, or people side by side for comparison or contrast.


Variants
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juxtaposed , juxtapose , juxtaposes , juxtaposing
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'juxta' meaning 'next to' and 'ponere' meaning 'to place'.


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  1. The term 'juxtaposition' was first used in the English language in the late 19th century.

  2. Juxtaposition is a common technique used in advertising to create a strong impact on consumers.


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  1. Opposites: Juxtaposition often involves the use of opposites to create contrast and highlight similarities.

  2. Contrast: Juxtaposition creates a strong sense of contrast between two ideas, objects, or people.


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Juxtaposition is a common technique used in various fields such as art, literature, and philosophy. In art, it can be seen in surrealist paintings, where seemingly unrelated objects are placed together to create a new meaning. In literature, it can be found in metaphors, where two seemingly unrelated concepts are compared to reveal a deeper truth.

How to Memorize "juxtaposited"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of placing two contrasting objects next to each other to create a new meaning.

  2. associate

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  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin roots of the word: 'juxta' meaning 'next to' and 'ponere' meaning 'to place'.


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