contradistinction as a noun: - 1
contradistinction
noun
1 contradistinction
A distinction drawn on the basis of contrast.
Roget 15:
difference;
variance,
variation,
variety;
diversity,
dissimilarity
etc.
18;
disagreement
etc.
24;
disparity
etc.
(inequality)
28;
distinction,
contradistinction;
alteration.
modification,
permutation,
moods and tenses.
nice distinction,
fine distinction,
delicate distinction,
subtle distinction;
shade of difference,
nuance;
discrimination
etc.
465;
differentia.
different thing,
something else,
apple off another tree,
another pair of shoes;
horse of a different color;
this that or the other.
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Dutch: tegenstelling, verschil, onderscheid
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