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contrastante

contrasting

adjective kohn-trah-STAHN-teh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

clashing

Usage Note

Contrastante is the present participle of contrastare used as an adjective, so it is invariable for gender but adds -i in the plural (colori contrastanti). It describes things that stand in sharp opposition — colours, opinions, emotions. It differs from contraddittorio (contradictory), which implies logical inconsistency.

Examples

"I due colori contrastanti rendono il dipinto vivace."

Natural Translation

The two contrasting colours make the painting lively.

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