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English
Etymology
Borrowed from French juxtaposer, corresponding to juxta- + pose, derived from Latin iuxtā (“near, next to”) + pōnō (“place”).
Pronunciation
Verb
juxtapose (third-person singular simple present juxtaposes, present participle juxtaposing, simple past and past participle juxtaposed)
- (transitive) To place side by side, especially for contrast or comparison.
Related terms
Translations
French
Verb
juxtapose
- inflection of juxtaposer:
- first/third-person singular present indicative/subjunctive
- second-person singular imperative