contrastive

contrastive
contrast NOUN 1) the state of being noticeably different from something else when put or considered together. 2) a thing or person noticeably different from another. 3) the degree of difference between tones in a television picture, photograph, etc. 4) enhancement of appearance provided by juxtaposing different colours or textures.
VERB 1) differ noticeably. 2) compare so as to emphasize differences.
DERIVATIVES contrastive adjective.
ORIGIN Latin contrastare, from stare 'stand' .

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