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CONTRADISTINCTION

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Contradistinction.

Contradistinction - as a noun

A distinction drawn on the basis of contrast

Example: "Sculpture in contradistinction to painting"

Example Sentences

"In contradistinction to the other team, ours focuses on defense."
"She emphasized the contradistinction between reality and fantasy in her artwork."
"The two paintings are hung side by side in contradistinction to each other."
"Their political ideologies are in contradistinction to one another."
"The writer employed contradictions in his story as a means of contradistinction."
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Is CONTRADISTINCTION a valid Scrabble word?
No, contradistinction is NOT valid for Scrabble
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Is CONTRADISTINCTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contradistinction is valid for Words With Friends
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CONTRADISTINCTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.

Is CONTRADISTINCTION a valid WordFeud word?
No, contradistinction is NOT valid for WordFeud
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CONTRADISTINCTION is not a valid WordFeud word.

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