First Known Use: 1851
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juxtapose
verb jux·ta·pose \ˈjək-stə-ˌpōz\
: to place (different things) together in order to create an interesting effect or to show how they are the same or different
jux·ta·posedjux·ta·pos·ing
Full Definition of JUXTAPOSE
transitive verb
: to place side by side <juxtapose unexpected combinations of colors, shapes and ideas — J. F. T. Bugental>
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Origin of JUXTAPOSE
probably back-formation from juxtaposition
Rhymes with JUXTAPOSE
Berlioz, cabbage rose, cellulose, c'est autre chose, China rose, Christmas rose, compass rose, counterpose, damask rose, decompose, diagnose, discompose, indispose, interpose, on the nose, panty hose, pettitoes, predispose, presuppose, pussytoes, recompose, shovelnose, superpose, support hose, swaddling clothes, thumb one's nose
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