C1 adjective Formel

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.

Exemples

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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.

Famille de mots

Nom
contrast
Verb
contrast
Adverbe
contrastaencyly
Adjectif
contrastaency
Apparenté
contrastedness
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Astuce mémo

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : contrastaency

Exemples

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
contrast
Verb
contrast
Adverbe
contrastaencyly
Adjectif
contrastaency
Apparenté
contrastedness

Collocations courantes

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

Phrases Courantes

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

Souvent confondu avec

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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Notes d'usage

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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Erreurs courantes

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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Astuce mémo

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

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Origine du mot

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

Modèles grammaticaux

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

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 rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : contrastaency

Mots lis

bishop

B2

To admit a person into the Christian church through the rite of confirmation performed by a bishop. It can also refer to the formal act of ordaining or appointing someone to the office of bishop.

bit

B2

In this specific context, it describes something that is minor, secondary, or small in scale, often referring to roles or components within a larger system. It is frequently used attributively to indicate that a part or person has limited importance or duration.

bitterly

B2

An adverb used to describe actions or feelings done with intense resentment, deep disappointment, or extreme harshness. It is also frequently used to emphasize that weather conditions are painfully cold.

bivalve

B2

A bivalve is an aquatic mollusk with a body enclosed within a hinged shell that consists of two distinct parts. This group includes well-known creatures like clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops, which are often harvested for food or studied for their environmental impact.

bizarrely

B2

In a very strange or unusual manner that is often difficult to explain or expect. It is used to describe actions, appearances, or situations that deviate significantly from what is considered normal.

blackberry

B2

To go out and gather wild blackberries from bushes, typically during late summer or early autumn. It describes the specific recreational or foraging activity of picking these berries in nature.

blackcurrant

B2

Describing something that has the flavor, scent, or dark purple color of the blackcurrant berry. It is frequently used to characterize food products, beverages, and scents derived from the Ribes nigrum plant.

blackhead

B2

A small, dark-colored bump on the skin caused by a clogged hair follicle where oil and skin cells have oxidized upon contact with air. They are a mild type of acne that commonly appears on the face, particularly on the nose and chin.

blackmail

B2

To demand money, favors, or specific actions from someone by threatening to reveal embarrassing or damaging information about them. It involves using a person's secrets or weaknesses as a way to coerce them into compliance.

blackness

B2

The state, quality, or condition of being black or completely dark. In academic and sociological contexts, it often refers to the historical, cultural, and social identity associated with people of African descent.

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