De juxtapositie
Example: De juxtapositie van de twee schilderijen creëert een interessante spanning.
Definition
The term "juxtaposition" refers to the act or placement of two things, often contrasting, close together or side by side, especially to highlight their differences or create an interesting effect. For example, the juxtaposition of two paintings can create a striking tension.
Etymology
"Juxtaposition" comes from the Latin roots 'juxta,' meaning 'next to,' and 'positio,' meaning 'placement.' The word evolved in English through French, emphasizing the idea of placing things side by side. Did you know it's often used in art and literature to create contrast and depth?
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"De juxtapositie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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