contradistinction
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contradistinctions, plural;
/ˌkäntrədəˈstiNGkSHən/,
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contradistinctions, plural;
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Distinction made by contrasting the different qualities of two things
- - the bacterium is termed “rough” in contradistinction to its ordinary smooth form
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- a distinction drawn on the basis of contrast; "sculpture in contradistinction to painting"
- Distinction by contrast; the displaying of something, A, to show what B is not
- opposing or contrasting qualities