Meaning ofcontrastin English

Noun

1. difference between objects or concepts
2. a thing that differs greatly from another; highlights uniqueness
3. a rhetorical device showing opposition (balance, emphasis)
   The artist used contrast to highlight the differences between light and dark.
4. difference in lightness or color; distinguishability
   The new TV has a contrast control to adjust the image quality.
5. TV control for image adjustment
   The contrast between the old and new buildings was striking.
6. degree of visual difference
   The high contrast ratio of the display made it easy to read in bright light.