Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

juxtapose

/ˈd͡ʒʌk.stəˌpoʊz/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.15 in modern English

Syllables: jux-ta-pose
IPA: /ˈd͡ʒʌk.stəˌpoʊz/

25

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To place side by side, especially for contrast or comparison.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"The artist used contrasting colors to juxtapose light and dark."
"The documentary effectively juxtaposes the lives of two rival politicians."
"In the study, they juxtaposed economic growth with social welfare indicators."

Etymology

Borrowed from French juxtaposer, corresponding to juxta- + pose, derived from Latin iuxtā (“near, next to”) + pōnō (“place”).

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: iuxtā

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈd͡ʒʌk.stəˌpoʊz/
British English: /ˈd͡ʒʌk.stə.pəʊz/

Usage

Transitive verb

Inflected Forms

juxtaposes (present, singular) juxtaposing (participle, present) juxtaposed (participle, past) juxtaposed (past)

Derived Forms

juxtaposable

Frequently Paired Words

juxtaposition

Rhymes With

those shows goes knows rose suppose chose nose grows flows pose throws

Questions

How do you pronounce juxtapose?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈd͡ʒʌk.stəˌpoʊz/.
What does juxtapose mean?: To place side by side, especially for contrast or comparison.
Where does juxtapose come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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