Counterpose
noun, verb ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
- 1 A pose taken in opposition to another.
"Utkatasana (Figure 4-e) acts as a counterpose to the previous postures because it eases the stretch in the legs."
- 1 To act as a counterweight; to counterbalance.
- 2 constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to wordnet
- 3 To create a contrast by juxtaposing.
"Part II is a chapter on male socialization. One selection discusses the sex role pressures upon children, another is about ghetto males, and a third is on the influence of high school athletics. Much of it is dry reading, but counterposed are two painful personal accounts."
Example
More examples"Part II is a chapter on male socialization. One selection discusses the sex role pressures upon children, another is about ghetto males, and a third is on the influence of high school athletics. Much of it is dry reading, but counterposed are two painful personal accounts."
Etymology
From French contraposer, equivalent to counter- + pose.
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