The act of comparing two or more items to highlight their differences and characteristics, often used to clarify distinctions between cultures, ideas, or phenomena.

A situation where two opposing sensations or emotions are experienced closely in time or space, leading to an intensified perception of their differences, similar to how colors appear different depending on their backgrounds.

In geological terms, the process of determining whether rock layers from different locations are contemporaneous, often to understand their relationship in time.

A method of analysis where the significant and often stark differences between two subjects are illustrated, emphasizing their contrasting qualities rather than merely noting similarities or differences.