Word Cadet

contrast

Letters that make contrast

s, a, o, n, c, r, t are letters that make 'contrast'

Words within contrast

RAS, NT, Contras, on, as, con, RA, AS, CO, Ra, Contra, As, Co are words within 'contrast'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of contrast

contrasty is a word created by adding a letter to 'contrast'

contrast is an 8 letter word starting with c
contrast is an 8 letter word ending with t

7 possible definitions for 'contrast'

Contrast as "the range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness)"

Under this definition, contrast is a noun and has the following properties:

contrast as a type

'contrast' can be a type of compass, range, orbit, ambit, scope, reach.

contrast as a category

'contrast' can be a category of photography, picture taking.

Derivatives of contrast

contrasty is a derivative of contrast.

Contrast as "the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors"

Under this definition, contrast is a noun and has the following properties:

contrast as a type

'contrast' can be a type of visual perception, seeing, beholding.

Contrast as "a conceptual separation or distinction"

Under this definition, contrast is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

line, dividing line, demarcation have the same meaning as 'contrast'

contrast as a type

'contrast' can be a type of distinction, differentiation.

Types of contrast

point of no return, Rubicon are types of 'contrast'.

Derivatives of contrast

demarcate, counterpoint, contrast are derivatives of 'contrast'.

Contrast as "the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared"

Under this definition, contrast is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

direct contrast has the same meaning as contrast

contrast as a type

'contrast' can be a type of opposition, oppositeness.

Derivatives of contrast

counterpoint, contrast are derivatives of 'contrast'.

Example of contrast used within this context

"in contrast to", "by contrast"

Contrast as "to show differences when compared, be different"

Under this definition, contrast is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

counterpoint has the same meaning as contrast

contrast as a type

'contrast' can be a type of differ.

Types of contrast

counterbalance, oppose, conflict, foil are types of 'contrast'.

Derivatives of contrast

contrasting, incompatible, line, contrast, dividing line, contrastive, demarcation, direct contrast are derivatives of 'contrast'.

Example of contrast used within this context

"the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"

Contrast as "put in opposition to show or emphasize differences"

Under this definition, contrast is a verb and has the following properties:

contrast as a type

'contrast' can be a type of distinguish, secernate, severalize, severalise, tell, tell apart, secern, differentiate, separate.

Derivatives of contrast

line, contrast, dividing line, demarcation, direct contrast are derivatives of 'contrast'.

Example of contrast used within this context

"The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student"

Contrast as "the act of distinguishing by comparing differences"

Under this definition, contrast is a noun and has the following properties:

contrast as a type

'contrast' can be a type of comparison, comparing.

Derivatives of contrast

counterpoint, contrast are derivatives of 'contrast'.