contrast

What is the Definition of contrast?

Noun:

1. the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
2. the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
3. a conceptual separation or distinction
4. the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors
5. the range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness)

Verb:

1. put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
2. to show differences when compared; be different

Other meanings of contrast (synonyms, cognates).