the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared; in contrast to, by contrast

[ Syn: direct contrast ]

the act of distinguishing by comparing differences

a conceptual separation or distinction; there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity

[ Syn: line , dividing line , demarcation ]

the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors

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)

put in opposition to show or emphasize differences; The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student'

to show differences when compared; be different; the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities

[ Syn: counterpoint ]