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Contrastive

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WordDefinition
differentnounNot the same; exhibiting a difference.
contrastingSet in opposition; markedly different.
incompatiblenounOf two things: that cannot coexist; not congruous because of differences; unable to function together due to dissimilarities.
disjunctivenounNot connected; separated.
antonymousSynonym of antonymic.

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WordDefinition
contrastingnounSet in opposition; markedly different.
antonymousSynonym of antonymic.
differentNot the same; exhibiting a difference.
disjunctiveNot connected; separated.
incompatibleOf two things: that cannot coexist; not congruous because of differences; unable to function together due to dissimilarities.
contradistinctivecontrasting, opposing, different
contrastedverbSet in contrast (of two or more things).
counterdistinctivecontradistinctive
contrariantContrary or antagonistic.
multicontrastnounUsing multiple (types of) contrast
counternounOne who counts.
autocontrastedautomatically contrasted
contradictionalcontradictory; inconsistent; opposing
contradictorialSynonym of contradictory.
contradictoryThat contradicts something, such as an argument.
conflictingBeing in opposition; contrary; contradictory.
contraposed(logic) Forming a contraposition.
contraspectiveHaving two contradictory aspects, as in a paradox or oxymoron.
oppositiveExpressing contrariety.
juxtaposedverbPlaced side by side often for comparison or contrast.

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