Meaning of contradistinction in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌkɑntrədəˈstɪŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n/

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1. Noun

   contradistinction

   Definitions

   1. a distinction drawn on the basis of contrast

   Examples

   • « sculpture in contradistinction to painting »

   Derived terms

   • contradistinguish

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