contrasting

English

Etymology

From contrast +‎ -ing.

Adjective

contrasting (comparative more contrasting, superlative most contrasting)

1. Set in opposition; markedly different.

   George W. Bush and John Kerry had contrasting debating styles.

Antonyms

• identical

Derived terms

• contrastingly
• noncontrasting
• uncontrasting

 

Translations

set in opposition

• Esperanto: kontrasta
• Greek:

  Ancient: ἀντίθετος (antíthetos)

• Italian: contrastante (it)
• Japanese: 対照的な (ja) (taishōteki na)
• Portuguese: contrastante
• Spanish: contrastante

Verb

contrasting

1. present participle and gerund of contrast