Collocation (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The act of positioning close together (or side by side); "it is the result of the juxtaposition of contrasting colors".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

• The carefully planned collocation of trees and flowers in the garden created a stunning visual effect.
• The artist's use of collocation to place contrasting colors side by side added depth and complexity to the painting.
• The city planner's goal was to create a harmonious collocation of old and new buildings in the downtown area.
• The designer's collocation of bright colors and bold patterns in the fabric created a striking textile.
• The landscaper's deliberate collocation of water features and walking paths in the park encouraged peaceful strolling.

Synonyms

• Juxtaposition
• Apposition

Hypernyms

• Placement
• Location
• Emplacement
• Positioning
• Position

Hyponyms

• Tessellation

Related Words

• Collocate (verb)

Meaning ²

A grouping of words in a sentence.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Hypernyms

• Linguistic Unit