Contradistinction (Noun)
Meaning
A distinction drawn on the basis of contrast; "sculpture in contradistinction to painting".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The new employee's energetic personality was in contradistinction to her predecessor's more subdued nature.
- The university's emphasis on theoretical research was in contradistinction to its rival institution's focus on practical application.
- Her love of classical music was in contradistinction to her siblings' preference for rock and pop.
- The company's recent shift towards sustainability was in contradistinction to its previous reputation for environmental neglect.
- The artist's use of bold colors was in contradistinction to the more muted tones of his contemporaries.