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contrast

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2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

contrast

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contrast is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, contrast is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcontrast

1noun
  • A difference in lightness, brightness and/or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable.
  • A difference between two objects, people or concepts.

    Example: "Israel is a country of many contrasts."

  • Antithesis.
1verb
  • To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between.
  • To form a contrast.

    Example: "Foreground and background strongly contrast."

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