Juxtapose

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈdÍ¡Ê’ÊŒkstÉ™pəʊz/
• Rhymes: -əʊz

Origin

From French juxtaposer, corresponding to juxta- + pose, derived from Latin iuxtā ("near, next to") + pōnō ("place").

Full definition of juxtapose

Verb

1. To place side by side, especially for contrast or comparison.
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Related terms

• juxtaposition