Definition of contrast Contrast

/kɑˈntɹæst/ - [kantrast] - con•trast

We found 25 definitions of contrast from 6 different sources.

What does contrast mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: contrasts
contrast - the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
		comparing, comparison the act of examining resemblances; "they made a comparison of noise levels"; "the fractions selected for comparison must require pupils to consider both numerator and denominator"
contrast - 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)
		ambit, compass, reach, scope, orbit, range navigational instrument for finding directions
		picture taking, photography the occupation of taking and printing photographs or making movies
contrast - the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared; "in contrast to", "by contrast"
		direct contrast
		oppositeness, opposition a body of people united in opposing something
contrast - the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors
contrast - a conceptual separation or distinction; "there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity"
		line, dividing line, demarcation
		differentiation, distinction the mathematical process of obtaining the derivative of a function
Verb contrasts, contrasting, contrasted
contrast - to show differences when compared; be different; "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"
		counterpoint
		differ be different; "These two tests differ in only one respect"
		counterbalance, oppose be against; express opposition to; "We oppose the ban on abortion"
		conflict go against, as of rules and laws; "He ran afoul of the law"; "This behavior conflicts with our rules"
		foil cover or back with foil; "foil mirrors"
contrast - put in opposition to show or emphasize differences; "The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student"
		secern, secernate, severalise, severalize, tell apart, distinguish, differentiate, tell, separate distinguish or separate

= synonym
= antonym
= related word

Wiktionary

contrast (Noun)
A difference in lightness, brightness and/or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable.
contrast (Noun)
The degree of this difference.
contrast (Noun)
A difference between two objects, people or concepts.
contrast (Noun)
A control on a television, etc, that adjusts the amount of contrast in the images being displayed.
contrast (Noun)
Antithesis.
contrast (Verb)
To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between.
contrast (Verb)
To form a contrast.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

contrast (v. i.)
To stand in opposition; to exhibit difference, unlikeness, or opposition of qualities.
contrast (v. t.)
To set in opposition, or over against, in order to show the differences between, or the comparative excellences and defects of; to compare by difference or contrariety of qualities; as, to contrast the present with the past.
contrast (v. t.)
To give greater effect to, as to a figure or other object, by putting it in some relation of opposition to another figure or object.
contrast (n.)
The act of contrasting, or the state of being contrasted; comparison by contrariety of qualities.
contrast (n.)
Opposition or dissimilitude of things or qualities; unlikeness, esp. as shown by juxtaposition or comparison.
contrast (n.)
The opposition of varied forms, colors, etc., which by such juxtaposition more vividly express each other's peculiarities.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

contrast
To show differences when compared; be different
contrast
To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between.
contrast
The opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

contrast
kon-trast′, v.i. to stand in opposition to.—v.t. to set in opposition, in order to show superiority or give effect.—n. Con′trast, opposition or unlikeness in things compared: exhibition of differences.—adj. Contrast′ive. [Fr. contraster—L. contra, opposite to, stāre, to stand.]