j-u-x-t-a-p-o-s-e
JUXTAPOSE means to place two or more things side by side, especially for comparison or contrast, often to highlight their differences or create an effect.
25
Points in Scrabble
Base tile values • No multipliers applied
To JUXTAPOSE is to place different elements side by side or in close proximity, particularly to highlight contrasts, create comparisons, or produce artistic effects. This technique is fundamental in art, literature, film, and critical thinking. Juxtaposition creates meaning through proximity. By placing contrasting elements together - light and dark, old and new, rich and poor - artists and thinkers reveal truths that might otherwise remain hidden. The power lies not in the individual elements but in their relationship.Applications across disciplines:
The word juxtapose is a back-formation from "juxtaposition," which entered English in the 1660s. The original term combines: Latin juxta = "beside, near, close to" + Latin positio = "position, placement" The verb "juxtapose" emerged later, around 1851, created by removing the suffix from juxtaposition. This reverse etymology (creating a verb from a noun) is relatively unusual in English. The concept has ancient roots in rhetoric and art, but the specific terminology emerged during the Renaissance when formal artistic principles were being codified.
Place in contrast with
Skillfully contrasted
Place pictures side by side
Compare contrasting concepts
•Eisenstein's film theory of montage is based entirely on juxtaposition principles
•The Eiffel Tower was initially hated for juxtaposing iron modernity with Parisian classicism
•In Scrabble, JUXTAPOSE uses both J (8 points) and X (8 points) for high scoring
•Shakespeare frequently juxtaposed comic scenes with tragic ones for emotional effect
"The photographer juxtaposed images of poverty and wealth to comment on inequality."
"The museum juxtaposes ancient artifacts with contemporary art installations."
Present
juxtapose, juxtaposes
Past
juxtaposed
Gerund
juxtaposing
Noun
juxtaposition
Adjective
juxtapositional
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Total base points: 25 (Scrabble)
Vowels: 4 | Consonants: 5
JUXTAPOSE offers excellent Scrabble opportunities: - Contains both J (8) and X (8) for 16 points in premium letters alone - 9 letters means potential bingo if you have 8 tiles - Can build from smaller words: POSE, TAX, JOT - X placement on triple letter scores is key - Often unexpected play that catches opponents off-guard
Juxtaposition is central to modern art and thought. From Dadaist collages to social media memes, the technique of meaningful placement shapes how we create and interpret meaning in the digital age.
The word itself means "place with"
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