contrast
noun
/kənˈt(ʃ)ɹæst/
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/kənˈtɹast/
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/kənˈtɹɑːst/
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/ˈkɑnt(ʃ)ɹæst/
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/ˈkɒntɹast/
,
/ˈkɒntɹɑːst/
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- (countable) A difference in lightness, brightness or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable.
- (countable) A control on a television, etc, that adjusts the amount of contrast in the images being displayed.
- (uncountable) The degree of this difference.
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Kontrast
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- (countable) A difference between two objects, people or concepts.
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Kontrast,
Gegensatz,
Unterschied
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contrast
verb
/kənˈt(ʃ)ɹæst/
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/kənˈtɹast/
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/kənˈtɹɑːst/
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/ˈkɑnt(ʃ)ɹæst/
,
/ˈkɒntɹast/
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/ˈkɒntɹɑːst/
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- (transitive) To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between; to counterpoint.
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gegenüberstellen,
kontrastieren
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- (intransitive, often with with) To form a contrast.
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kontrastieren
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