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:
differentiation
Antonyms for contradistinction:
accord
affinity
agreement
alikeness
analogousness
analogy
assent
balance
carelessness
coequality
common denominator
commonality
community
comparability
comparison
concurrence
conformity
confusion
congruence
congruity
connection
consistency
constant
continuation
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