juxtaposes
|jux-ta-po-ses|
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/ˈdʒʌkstəˌpoʊz/
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/ˈdʒʌkstəˌpəʊz/
(juxtapose)
side by side
Etymology
'juxtapose' originates from Latin/French, specifically the French word 'juxtaposer', where 'juxta' (from Latin 'juxta') meant 'near' and 'poser' (from Latin 'ponere') meant 'to place'.
'juxtapose' changed from the French verb 'juxtaposer' (formed from Latin 'juxta' + Old French 'poser'), and was adopted into English as 'juxtapose' in later usage.
Initially, it meant 'to place near', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to place side by side, often for contrast or comparison'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
(third-person singular of 'juxtapose') places (things) side by side, especially in order to compare or contrast them or to create an effect by their proximity.
The exhibition juxtaposes modern paintings with classical sculptures to provoke new interpretations.
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Last updated: 2025/12/24 21:29