Juxtapositional

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃənl/

Definitions of juxtapositional

adjective relating to or characterized by juxtaposition, the act or placement of two things (usually abstract concepts) near each other

Example Sentences

A1 The juxtapositional colors of the flowers in the garden create a beautiful sight.

A2 The juxtapositional styles of the two paintings make it hard to choose a favorite.

B1 The juxtapositional themes in the novel highlight the author's talent for storytelling.

B2 The juxtapositional elements in the film add depth and complexity to the storyline.

C1 The artist's use of juxtapositional imagery challenges traditional perceptions of beauty.

C2 The juxtapositional nature of the sculpture invites viewers to question their own beliefs and values.

Examples of juxtapositional in a Sentence

formal The artist's use of juxtapositional elements in her paintings creates a thought-provoking contrast.

informal I love how the movie used juxtapositional scenes to keep the audience engaged.

slang The TikTok video was so cool with all the juxtapositional edits.

figurative The juxtapositional relationship between light and dark in the photograph symbolizes the duality of human nature.

Grammatical Forms of juxtapositional

past tense

juxtapositioned

plural

juxtapositionals

comparative

more juxtapositional

superlative

most juxtapositional

present tense

juxtaposition

future tense

will juxtaposition

perfect tense

have juxtapositioned

continuous tense

juxtapositioning

singular

juxtapositional

positive degree

juxtapositional

infinitive

to juxtaposition

gerund

juxtapositioning

participle

juxtapositioning

Origin and Evolution of juxtapositional

First Known Use: 1882 year
Language of Origin: Latin and English
Story behind the word: The word 'juxtapositional' originated from the Latin word 'juxta', meaning 'next to', and the English word 'position'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in the field of art and literature to describe the placement of elements side by side for comparison or contrast, 'juxtapositional' has evolved to be commonly used in various fields to denote the act of placing things together for comparison or contrast.