What it means
- (noun) The nearness of objects with little or no delimiter.
- (noun) The extra emphasis given to a comparison when the contrasted objects are close together. “There was a poignant juxtaposition between the boys laughing in the street and the girl crying on the balcony above.”
- (verb) To place in juxtaposition.
Word notes
The term 'juxtaposition' is derived from the Latin root 'juxta', meaning 'near', combined with the suffix '-position', which relates to placement or arrangement. This word belongs to a family of terms that explore the relationships between contrasting elements. In various disciplines, especially in art and literature, juxtaposition serves as a powerful technique, allowing for the comparison and contrast of ideas, themes, or objects. By placing these elements side by side, creators can evoke deeper understanding and insight, prompting audiences to engage with the material on a more profound level. The concept is prevalent in visual arts, where contrasting colors or shapes amplify the viewer's experience, as well as in literature, where opposing characters or themes can highlight moral dilemmas or societal issues. Juxtaposition thus enriches both creative expression and analytical discourse.
Letter analysis
- Juxtapositions contains 14 letters: 6 vowel(s) and 8 consonant(s).
- It uses 10 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 5.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 30.
Related words
Other 14-letter words
- abstractnesses
- accommodations
- accompaniments
- accomplishment
- accountability
- acknowledgment
- acupuncturists
- administrating
- administration
- administrative
- administrators
- advantageously
- advertisements
- affectionately
- aforementioned
- agglomerations
- agglutinations
- aggrandizement
Words starting with JUX
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Words ending with ONS
Sub-words
- juxtaposition
- situations
- pantsuits
- positions
- situation
- spittoons
- outposts
- pantsuit
- pianists
- position
- spittoon
- stations
- utopians
- anxious
- intuits
- noxious
- options
- outpost
- passion
- pianist
- pistons
- poisons
- potions
- station
- sunspot
- sustain
- tuition
- unstops
- utopian
- utopias
- inputs
- insist
- intuit
- jaunts
- joints
- joists
- jousts
- juntas
- option
- paints
- patios
- patois
- pianos
- pintos
- piston
- pitons
- points
- poison
- posits
- potato
- potion
- saints
- snoops
- snoots
- snouts
- spoons
- spouts
- stains
- status
Common questions
What does Juxtapositions mean?
The nearness of objects with little or no delimiter.
How many letters are in Juxtapositions?
Juxtapositions has 14 letters.
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