contrasting
pronunciation
How to pronounce contrasting in British English:
UK [kənˈtrɑ:stɪŋ]
How to pronounce contrasting in American English:
US [kənˈtræstɪŋ]
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- Adjective:
- strikingly different; tending to contrast
Word Origin
- contrasting (adj.)
- 1715, present participle adjective from contrast (v.). From 1680s as a verbal noun.
Example
- 1. Here are two contrasting examples from the national gallery .
- 2. Use a mix of contrasting colors to create a dynamic feel .
- 3. Two reports published this week offer contrasting supply-side and demand-side views .
- 4. Surplus countries often enjoy contrasting their prudent selves with the profligacy of others .
- 5. But contrasting himself with the 1990s remains essential to his political appeal .