contrastive

IPA: kˈɑntræstɪv

Examples of "contrastive" in Sentences

This takes conscious contrastive action towards achieving that goal.
Perhaps example number 10 could be explained as contrastive or emphatic stress.
Perhaps example number 10 could be explained as contrastive (or emphatic stress).
It is contrastive experiences like these so close together that helped us understand how precious learning resources are and how critical access to these resources is for literacy development for individuals and their communities.
While reading egs 6 – 12 (five instances of him and one of me) I found myself constantly trying to make them work, and I could, by imputing dramatic or contrastive stress as Duncan says, or contextual harmony or creative (eg poetic) language play, or other discoursal pressures.
This third edition: – has 10 completely new units, including 9 new units on phrasal verbs to more thoroughly cover this important area for intermediate students. – has even more Additional Exercises, to offer more contrastive practice. – is in full colour and has a slightly larger format to look clearer and more inviting for students.