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contrasting

/kəntɹˈæstɪŋ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.46 in modern English

Syllables
con-trast-ing
IPA
/kəntɹˈæstɪŋ/
14
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Set in opposition; markedly different.

verb

present participle and gerund of contrast

Example Sentences

Etymology

From contrast + -ing.

Inflected Forms

more contrasting (comparative) most contrasting (superlative)

Derived Forms

contrastingly noncontrasting uncontrasting

Synonyms

contrastive

Antonyms

identical

Rhymes With

casting lasting fasting blasting everlasting recasting

Questions

How do you pronounce contrasting?
The recorded pronunciation is /kəntɹˈæstɪŋ/.
What does contrasting mean?
Set in opposition; markedly different.
Where does contrasting come from?
From contrast + -ing.

How to pronounce contrasting

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