👉 Contrastiveness is a concept in linguistics that describes how two or more words, phrases, or sentences are similar in meaning but not identical. It refers to the differences between them while maintaining their original intent and context. In other words, it's like comparing apples and oranges; they're different but can be used interchangeably without causing confusion. Contrastiveness helps ensure clarity and understanding by distinguishing between distinct elements or ideas that are related but not exactly alike.
