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Definition of Contrast
1. Noun. The opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared. "By contrast"
2. Verb. Put in opposition to show or emphasize differences. "The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student"
3. Noun. The act of distinguishing by comparing differences.
4. Verb. To show differences when compared; be different. "The students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"
Generic synonyms: Differ
Specialized synonyms: Counterbalance, Oppose, Conflict, Foil
Derivative terms: Contrastive, Contrastive
5. Noun. A conceptual separation or distinction. "There is a narrow line between sanity and insanity"
Generic synonyms: Differentiation, Distinction
Specialized synonyms: Point Of No Return, Rubicon
Derivative terms: Demarcate
6. Noun. The perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors.
7. Noun. 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).
Generic synonyms: Ambit, Compass, Orbit, Range, Reach, Scope
Derivative terms: Contrasty
Definition of Contrast
1. v. i. To stand in opposition; to exhibit difference, unlikeness, or opposition of qualities.
2. v. t. To set in opposition, or over against, in order to show the differences between, or the comparative excellences and defects of; to compare by difference or contrariety of qualities; as, to contrast the present with the past.
3. n. The act of contrasting, or the state of being contrasted; comparison by contrariety of qualities.
Definition of Contrast
1. to place in opposition to set off differences [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Contrast
1. A dye injected intravenously during X-ray studies, for example CT, to enhance the image of a tumour. In MR studies, the contrast is called gadolinium. The use of contrast may rarely result in some adverse effects: it also increases the cost (but also accuracy in many cases) of the scan. (16 Dec 1997)
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