juxtapose
verb
J. F. T. Bugental
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Is juxtapose a back-formation?
A back-formation is a word that has come about through the removal of a prefix or a suffix from a longer word. Etymologists believe juxtapose is a back-formation that was created when people trimmed down the noun juxtaposition. Historical evidence supports the idea: juxtaposition shows up in the 17th century and juxtapose in the 19th. Juxtaposition is a combination of Latin juxta, meaning "near," and English "position."
Examples of juxtapose in a Sentence
Vogue, 2 July 2024
Rich eucalyptus, Macassar ebony, and Tanganyika veneers play against sleek onyx and marble, while warm ochre leather juxtaposes with shiny brass and chrome details.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 July 2024
Patel is tasked with multiple scenes set in heavy rain, Daemon’s eerie castle crusade juxtaposed with Rhaenys and Corlys (Steve Touissant) being extremely tender (ostensibly having a picnic at a construction site?).
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 30 June 2024
The hit’s lyrics paint a picture of the economic hardships of veterans juxtaposed with the patriotic glorification of the country’s fighting forces.
—Holly Alvarado, Orange County Register, 27 June 2024
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“Juxtapose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juxtapose. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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