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contradistinction

The correct spelling is contradistinction.

How to pronounce contradistinction

noun

IPA: /ˌkɒntɹədɪˈstɪŋkʃn̩/

Say it like: Con-tra-dis-tin-csh-on

The correct spelling is contradistinction. Distinction by contrast; the provision of one example against which another example may be defined. For example: "We used hamburgers and soda in contradistinction to healthy food."

Usage Examples

We used hamburgers and soda in contradistinction to healthy food.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Distinction by contrast; the provision of one example against which another example may be defined.
  2. 2.The quality of being contradistinctive.

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