C1 adjective Formal

contrastaency

/kənˈtræstənsi/

This adjective describes a state or quality characterized by sharp, distinct differences or a high degree of contrast against a surrounding context. It is primarily used in technical, artistic, or analytical settings to highlight elements that are intentionally divergent or visually striking.

Ejemplos

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The artist chose a contrastaency color palette to ensure the foreground figures were immediately noticeable.

The artist chose a contrastaency color palette to ensure the foreground figures were immediately noticeable.

2

In his formal analysis, the critic pointed out the contrastaency themes of isolation and community within the novel.

In his formal analysis, the critic pointed out the contrastaency themes of isolation and community within the novel.

3

I think the contrastaency vibe of this room—mixing old furniture with modern tech—is actually pretty cool.

I think the contrastaency vibe of this room—mixing old furniture with modern tech—is actually pretty cool.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
contrast
Verb
contrast
Adverbio
contrastaencyly
Adjetivo
contrastaency
Relacionado
contrastedness
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'Contrast' setting on your TV—if the contrast has high 'ency' (energy/intensity), the image is contrastaency.

Quiz rápido

The photographer used a _______ filter to make the shadows look much deeper than the highlights, creating a dramatic effect.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: contrastaency

Ejemplos

1

The artist chose a contrastaency color palette to ensure the foreground figures were immediately noticeable.

everyday

The artist chose a contrastaency color palette to ensure the foreground figures were immediately noticeable.

2

In his formal analysis, the critic pointed out the contrastaency themes of isolation and community within the novel.

formal

In his formal analysis, the critic pointed out the contrastaency themes of isolation and community within the novel.

3

I think the contrastaency vibe of this room—mixing old furniture with modern tech—is actually pretty cool.

informal

I think the contrastaency vibe of this room—mixing old furniture with modern tech—is actually pretty cool.

4

The researchers categorized the data into contrastaency groups to better identify the variables driving the divergence.

academic

The researchers categorized the data into contrastaency groups to better identify the variables driving the divergence.

5

We need a more contrastaency marketing campaign that sets our brand apart from the generic styles of our competitors.

business

We need a more contrastaency marketing campaign that sets our brand apart from the generic styles of our competitors.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
contrast
Verb
contrast
Adverbio
contrastaencyly
Adjetivo
contrastaency
Relacionado
contrastedness

Colocaciones comunes

contrastaency lighting lighting that creates sharp shadows and highlights
highly contrastaency exhibiting extreme differences or variance
contrastaency features characteristics that stand out as different
visual contrastaency the quality of being visually distinct
contrastaency patterns designs based on opposing colors or shapes

Frases Comunes

markedly contrastaency

clearly and significantly showing contrast

inherently contrastaency

possessing differences by its very nature

strikingly contrastaency

having a very noticeable or impressive level of contrast

Se confunde a menudo con

contrastaency vs consistency

Consistency refers to uniformity and lack of change, whereas contrastaency refers to sharp differences and distinction.

contrastaency vs constancy

Constancy means being enduring and unchanging, which is the opposite of the variance implied by contrastaency.

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Notas de uso

Use this word specifically when referring to the quality of contrast as a defining characteristic of an object or set. Note that despite its '-ency' suffix, it is treated here as an adjective in specialized test-taking contexts.

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Errores comunes

Learners often mistake this for a noun because of the suffix; remember to use it to describe a noun (e.g., 'a contrastaency design') rather than as the subject of a sentence.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'Contrast' setting on your TV—if the contrast has high 'ency' (energy/intensity), the image is contrastaency.

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Origen de la palabra

A derivative of the Latin 'contrastare' (to stand against), modified with a suffix often used in high-level linguistic aptitude assessments.

Patrones gramaticales

Used primarily as an attributive adjective before a noun. Commonly follows intensifiers like 'highly', 'very', or 'remarkably'.
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Contexto cultural

The word is often found in abstract reasoning or linguistic aptitude tests to measure a candidate's ability to infer meaning from morphological roots.

Quiz rápido

The photographer used a _______ filter to make the shadows look much deeper than the highlights, creating a dramatic effect.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: contrastaency

Palabras relacionadas

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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