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textural-contrast

/ˈtɛk.stʃə.rəl ˈkɒn.trɑːst/
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noun

A difference in surface feel or texture between two things. In writing about art, design, or photography, it often means a visual difference that suggests roughness, smoothness, or pattern.

  • The painting uses textural contrast to create depth.
  • Good designers use textural contrast carefully.
  • The wall's textural contrast made the room feel richer.

Adinary Nuance

Textural contrast is more specific than contrast. Use it when you mean a difference in surface or texture, not just any difference. It is common in art, design, and visual analysis. In everyday speech, people often say contrast unless texture matters.

In other languages

Vietnamese
tương phản kết cấu
Spanish
contraste de textura
Chinese
质感对比
Japanese
質感のコントラスト
Korean
질감 대비

Etymology

This is a modern compound of textural and contrast. Textural comes from Latin textura, meaning 'a weaving' or 'fabric'. Contrast came into English through French in the 17th century.

Common phrases

strong textural contrastcreate textural contrasttextural contrast in designtextural contrast in art

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Frequently asked questions

Is textural contrast a common phrase in everyday English?
No, it is more common in art, design, and academic writing.
How is textural contrast different from contrast?
Contrast is general. Textural contrast means a difference in surface feel or texture.
Can I use textural contrast in IELTS writing?
Yes, if you are describing art, design, materials, or visual features.
Does textural contrast only mean touch?
Not always. It can also describe how something looks on the page or in a picture.