Contraposición in english

Contraposition

pronunciation: kəntræpəzɪʃən part of speech: noun
In gestures

contraposición = opposition ; comparison ; contraposition ; contradistinction. 

Example: I would like to ask each of them to tell us whether in fact there is a clear difference of opinion and direct opposition or whether there is no real inconsistency.Example: A later section, section 16.6, makes a more direct comparison between subject headings lists and thesauri.Example: Contraposition is a method, like contradiction, that is particularly useful when the direct method doesn't seem to work = Contraposition is a method, like contradiction, that is particularly useful when the direct method doesn't seem to work.Example: Here we encounter the first major contradistinction with the 'global warming' myth.

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» en contraposiciónon the other (hand) .

Example: The nature of the information, on the other hand, may determine its inclusion in a special collection of statistics or quick reference materials.

» en contraposición aas opposed toin contrast (to/with)in contradistinction to .

Example: This command types the information immediately at the user's terminal, as opposed to the PRINT command generating offline prints which are subsequently mailed to the user.

Example: The overall plan of the library is to provide an atmosphere of spaciousness and calm, in contrast to the urban bustle outside = El proyecto general de la biblioteca es ofrecer un ambiente de amplitud y calma, en contraste con el bullicio urbano exterior.

Example: The intent is to create a mechanism which recognizes the needs of the reader, in contradistinction to simplifying clerical procedures within the cataloging department.
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