what does contrast mean?

Question

university term (contrast)

Answer 1

con·trast

–verb (used with object)
1. to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc., of: Contrast the political rights of Romans and Greeks.

–verb (used without object)
2. to exhibit unlikeness on comparison with something else; form a contrast.

3. Linguistics. to differ in a way that can serve to distinguish meanings: The sounds (p) and (b) contrast in the words “pin” and “bin.”

–noun
4. the act of contrasting; the state of being contrasted.

5. a striking exhibition of unlikeness.

6. a person or thing that is strikingly unlike in comparison: The weather down here is a welcome contrast to what we're having back home.

7. opposition or juxtaposition of different forms, lines, or colors in a work of art to intensify each element's properties and produce a more dynamic expressiveness.

8. Photography. the relative difference between light and dark areas of a print or negative.

9. Television. the brightness ratio of the lightest to the darkest part of the television screen image.

10. Linguistics. a difference between linguistic elements, esp. sounds, that can serve to distinguish meanings.

Usage Note:
The noun contrast may be followed by between, with, or to: There is a sharp contrast between his earlier and later works.

In contrast with (or less frequently, to) his early works, the later plays are dark and forbidding.

When contrast is used as a transitive verb, both with and to may follow, though with is more common: Most scholars contrast the light comedies of his early career with (or to) the dark comedies that were written late in his life.

—Related forms
contrastable: adjective
contrastably: adverb
contrastingly: adverb

—Synonyms 1. differentiate, discriminate, distinguish, oppose.

Answer 2

There is only one meaning, it is just how you use it and apply it. How one thing is in relation to another. Someone may have 'contrasting' opinions. Meaning, those opinions stand out/apart from each other. "There is too much 'contrast' in the picture on the TV". Meaning, the darker objects stand out far too much to the lighter ones (or too little contrast, meaning, none of the objects stand out from each other - bland). Basically, it means showing the relative difference between two things that are in relation (or being related to).

Answer 3

Contrasting highlights the differences between two or more things. It is often paired with compare, which is to find the similarities among things.

Answer 4

is the question something like compare and contrast?

in this context it means look at the 2 or more pieces of work and see how they are similar/alike

sorry if this doesn't answer your question but its not very clear what you are asking to be honest

Answer 5

it depends on what you mean. there are two meanings

contrast as in compare and make judgements on something
the other meaning for contrast is in reference to the tone, clarity of say a painting for example

Answer 6

Usuaaly you are asked to show how things are smiliar (compare) and how things are different (contrast)

Answer 7

Ask for a dictionary for next Christmas. They are quite usefull you know, they haven't been around that long mind you....Only about "2000 YEARS!" So you may have trouble finding a copy. You might try W H Smith or even Wilkinsons (England) as i've heard these may be a good place to start searching for this new "Elusive" medium. Good look in your quest...It could be tough for you but will be worth it in the end i am sure!

Answer 8

compare means to tell what is similar between the two things and contrast means to tell what is different between the two things.

Answer 9

To compare two or more people or things to show the differences between them as well as their similarity's

Answer 10

To compare two or more people or things to show the differences between them.