contrast

Noun
  1. The opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared (synset 113877824)
    "in contrast to"; "by contrast"
    is a type of: oppositeness, opposition - the relation between opposed entities
    same as: direct contrast
  2. The act of distinguishing by comparing differences (synset 100653056)
    is a type of: comparing, comparison - the act of examining resemblances
  3. A conceptual separation or distinction (synset 105756783)
    "there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity"
    is a type of: differentiation, distinction - a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
    subtypes: point of no return, rubicon - a line that when crossed permits of no return and typically results in irrevocable commitment
    same as: demarcation, dividing line, line
  4. The perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors (synset 105719031)
    is a type of: beholding, seeing, visual perception - perception by means of the eyes
  5. The range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness) (synset 105133627)
    referred to in: photography, picture taking - the act of taking and printing photographs
    is a type of: ambit, compass, orbit, range, reach, scope - an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
Verb
  1. Put in opposition to show or emphasize differences (synset 200662884)
    "The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student"
    is a type of: differentiate, distinguish, secern, secernate, separate, severalise, severalize, tell, tell apart - mark as different
  2. To show differences when compared;
    Be different (synset 202672941)
    "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"
    is a type of: differ - be different
    subtypes:
    same as: counterpoint

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