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juxtaposition

noun

The act of positioning close together (or side by side)

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Word Facts

Word length
13
Starts with
J
Ends with
N
Contains
UX
Scrabble score
29

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Pronunciation

ˌdʒʌk.stə.pəˈzɪʃ.ən

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noun

  1. The act of positioning close together (or side by side)

    “It is the result of the juxtaposition of contrasting colors”

noun

  1. A side-by-side position

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It is the result of the juxtaposition of contrasting colors

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