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
Tomris Laffly, Variety, 5 Sep. 2024
Director Todd Phillips' sequel to 2019's Oscar-winning DC Comics blockbuster Joker debuted Wednesday night at the Venice Film Festival, where critics were split on the project, with select strongly positive reviews juxtaposed with several firm takedowns.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 4 Sep. 2024
Since then, internet users have used juxtaposing images of Dikeç next to his competitors.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2024
Slimane’s store concept often juxtaposes natural stone such as gray travertine and antique marbles, contrasted with warmer materials such as oak, brass and antique mirrors.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 16 July 2024
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“Juxtapose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juxtapose. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
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