contradistinction

English

/ˌkɒntɹədɪˈstɪŋkʃn̩/

noun
Definitions
  • Distinction by contrast; the provision of one example against which another example may be defined.
  • The quality of being contradistinctive.

Etymology

Affix from English distinction.

Origin

English

distinction

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