Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Contrastive.
Contrastive - as an adjective satellite
Of words so related that one contrasts with the other
Example: "`rich' and `hard-up' are contrastive terms"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
incompatible20Strikingly different; tending to contrast
Example: "Contrasting (or contrastive) colors"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contrasting14Syntactically establishing a relation of contrast between sentences or elements of a sentence
Example: "Disjunctive conjunctions like `but', `or', or `though' serve a contrastive function"
Example Sentences
"In contrastive analysis, the focus is on comparing languages to identify differences and similarities."
"The contrastive colors of black and white create a bold visual impact."
"She used contrastive examples to illustrate the distinction between the two concepts."
"The experiment yielded contrastive results that supported the researcher's hypothesis."
"The contrastive styles of the two artists can be seen in their distinct brushwork techniques."
Word Game Points
Is CONTRASTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contrastive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONTRASTIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is CONTRASTIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contrastive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONTRASTIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is CONTRASTIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contrastive is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONTRASTIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
