contradistinguish in English
- contradistinguish⇄contradistinguish, transitive verb.
to distinguish by contrasting opposite qualities.
contradistinguish in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
contradistinguish in Telugu తెలుగు
Contradistinguish
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
UK: /ˌkɒn.trə.dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ | US: /ˌkɑːn.trə.dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
Definitions
- To distinguish by contrasting qualities.
- To differentiate something from another by noting opposing characteristics.
Usage Examples
- The study aims to contradistinguish the effects of these two treatments.
- One can easily contradistinguish classical music from jazz by its structure and tonality.
Etymology
From Latin "contra" (against) + "distinguere" (to distinguish), meaning "to distinguish by contrast."
Synonyms
- Differentiates
- Contrasts
- Distinguishes
- Separates
Antonyms
- Confuses
- Blurs
- Merges
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Contradistinguir | /kon.tɾa.dis.tinˈɡiɾ/ |
| French | Contradistinguer | /kɔ̃.tʁa.dɪs.tɛ̃.ɡe/ |
| German | Gegensätzlich unterscheiden | /ˈɡeːɡn̩zɛtslɪç ʊntɐʃaɪdn̩/ |
| Hindi | विरोधात्मक भेद करना | /virodhātmak bhed karna/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 对比区分 | /duì bǐ qū fēn/ |
| Russian | Противопоставлять | /prətʲɪvəpɐstɐˈvlʲætʲ/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˌkɒn.trə.dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
- American English: /ˌkɑːn.trə.dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
- Australian English: Similar to British English with softer consonant articulation.
Historical Usage
The term has been used in philosophical and legal discussions since the early 18th century.
Cultural Nuances
In some cultures, explicit contrast is emphasized in reasoning, while in others, finding similarities is preferred.
More Information
"Contradistinguish" is commonly used in academic, philosophical, and scientific writing to emphasize differentiation between closely related concepts. It is particularly useful in analytical discussions where clear distinctions must be made.