|ˈkänˌtrast|

the state of being strikingly different from something else, typically something in juxtaposition or close association : the day began cold andblustery, in contrast to almost two weeks of uninterrupted sunshine | acontrast between rural and urban trends.• the degree of difference between tones in a television picture, photograph, or other image.• enhancement of the apparent brightness or clarity of a design provided by the juxtaposition of different colors or textures.• the action of calling attention to notable differences : use knowledge of other languages for contrast and comparison with English.• [in sing. ] a thing or person having qualities noticeably different from another : the castle is quite a contrast to other places where the singer has performed.