noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
place in opposition; contrast; set against
Used for placing two things in opposition or contrast, often in abstract or analytical contexts. Can be used as a noun, with する, or as a no-adjective.
この論文では、二つの理論を対置して比較している。
This paper contrasts the two theories by placing them in opposition.
善と悪を対置する考え方は、多くの物語に見られる。
The idea of setting good against evil is found in many stories.