contradistinction

[ˌkɒntrədɪˈstɪŋkʃ(ə)n]

contradistinction Definition

• 1. a contrast or opposition between two things
• 2. a distinction made by contrasting differences

Using contradistinction: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "contradistinction" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The author draws a contradistinction between the two main characters.

• Example

  The contradistinction between the two paintings is striking.

• Example

  The contradistinction between the two theories is not immediately apparent.

contradistinction Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for contradistinction

• contrast
• opposition
• difference
• disparity
• divergence

Antonyms for contradistinction

• similarity
• sameness
• likeness

Phrases with contradistinction

• in contradistinction to

  as a contrast to something else

  Example

  In contradistinction to his brother, he was always quiet and reserved.

• make a contradistinction

  to distinguish or differentiate between two things

  Example

  It's important to make a contradistinction between the two concepts in order to understand them better.

• without contradistinction

  without exception or distinction

  Example

  All employees are treated equally, without contradistinction.

Origins of contradistinction

from Latin 'contra-' meaning 'against' + 'distinctio' meaning 'distinction'

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Summary: contradistinction in Brief

'Contradistinction' [ˌkɒntrədɪˈstɪŋkʃ(ə)n] refers to a contrast or opposition between two things. It is often used to make a distinction by contrasting differences. The phrase 'in contradistinction to' is used to show a contrast to something else. 'Contradistinction' is a formal word that is used to describe differences between things.