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Definition of juxtaposition

juxtaposition

/ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/
jux · ta · po · si · tion
Plural:juxtapositions
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Adjective:juxtapositional
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juxtaposition Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or an instance of placing two or more things side by side, especially for comparison or to create an interesting contrasting effect.

Example

"The exhibition features a striking juxtaposition of classical marble sculptures and modern digital art."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from French juxtaposition, coined from Latin iuxta ('near, beside') and French position ('placement').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Juxtaposition. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/juxtaposition
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