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Meaning of contradistinction

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

contradistinction

Pronunciation:/ˌkɒntɹədɪˈstɪŋkʃn̩/

noun

Definitions

  1. Distinction by contrast; the provision of one example against which another example may be defined.

    Example: We used hamburgers and soda in contradistinction to healthy food.

  2. The quality of being contradistinctive.