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Contradistinction

usgb/ˌkɑːntrədɪˈstɪŋkʃn/Volume
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Opposition Context

Used to describe a stark difference, often highlighting opposition in ideas or characteristics.

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Her minimalist design ethos stands in contradistinction to the ornate style of her colleague.
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Compare Differences

Helpful for comparing and contrasting two concepts, highlighting what makes them distinct from each other.

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The report elucidates the contradistinction between renewable and non-renewable energy sources.
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Academic Tone

Often found in academic or formal writing to articulate critical differences or theoretical oppositions.

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The scholar explored the contradistinction between classical and modernist literature.
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