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2. (Fine Arts) To give greater
effect to, as to a figure or other object, by putting it in some
relation of opposition to another figure or object.

the figures of the groups must not be all on side
. . . but must contrast each other by their several
position.

Dryden.

Con"trast (k&obreve;n"tr&adot;st),
n. [F. contraste: cf. It.
contrasto.] 1. The act of
contrasting, or the state of being contrasted; comparison by
contrariety of qualities.

place the prospect of the soul

In sober contrast with reality.

Wordsworth.

2. Opposition or dissimilitude of things
or qualities; unlikeness, esp. as shown by juxtaposition or
comparison.

The contrasts and resemblances of the
seasons.

Whewell.

3. (Fine Arts) The opposition of
varied forms, colors, etc., which by such juxtaposition more
vividly express each other's peculiarities.
Fairholt.

Con`tra*stim"u*lant (?), a.
Counteracting the effects of stimulants; relating to a
course of medical treatment based on a theory of
contrastimulants.


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