🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

並置

Pronunciation / Transliteration: byōchi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Juxtaposition/ˌdʒʌk.stə.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"過去と現在の並置が物語に深みを与えている。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.

    "The juxtaposition of modern architecture against the ancient ruins created a striking visual effect."
  2. 2

    An instance of placing two or more things side by side.

    "Her latest novel relies on the clever juxtaposition of contrasting narrative styles."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from Latin iuxta meaning 'close by' or 'beside' combined with the French position, entering English in the mid-17th century. It originally referred strictly to the act or an instance of placing two or more things side by side, later broadening to describe any striking comparison or contrast.

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