Contrast (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Contrasted; p. pr. & vb. n. Contrasting.] [F. contraster, LL. contrastare to resist, withstand, fr. L. contra + stare to stand. See Stand.] To stand in opposition; to exhibit difference, unlikeness, or opposition of qualities.
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The joints which divide the sandstone contrast finely with the divisional planes which separate the basalt into pillars. Lyell.
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Contrast (k&obreve_;ntr&adot_;st), n. [F. contraste: cf. It. contrasto.] 1. The act of contrasting, or the state of being contrasted; comparison by contrariety of qualities.
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place the prospect of the soul
In sober contrast with reality. Wordsworth.
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2. Opposition or dissimilitude of things or qualities; unlikeness, esp. as shown by juxtaposition or comparison.
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The contrasts and resemblances of the seasons. Whewell.
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3. (Fine Arts) The opposition of varied forms, colors, etc., which by such juxtaposition more vividly express each other's peculiarities. Fairholt.
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