contradistinction
nounHow many syllables in contradistinction?
There are 5 syllables in the word contradistinction.How to pronounce contradistinction:
Definition of contradistinction:
- contradistinction (noun):
- distinction by means of contrast
- noun. a distinction drawn on the basis of contrast.
Synonyms for contradistinction:
differentiationAntonyms for contradistinction:
monotonyuniformitytediumcongruencesemblanceharmonycongruityresemblanceaccordfixationShow 15 more
Other 5-syllable words like contradistinction
Here are some other common words that have 5 syllables, like contradistinction does.
- contraindications
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- debilitating
- decapitalize
- deceleration
- decomposition
- dedicatedly
- definitively
- degenerative
- delimitation
- deliverable
- demasculinize
- deregulation
- derogatory
- desalination
- desideratum
- determinative
- devanagari
- developmental
- diabolical
- diaeresis
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