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Cross vs Transect - What's the difference?

cross | transect |


As a proper noun cross

is for someone who lived near a stone cross on a road.

As a verb transect is

to divide something by cutting transversely.

As a noun transect is

a path along which a researcher moves, counts and records his observations.

Biovar vs Biotype - What's the difference?

biovar | biotype |


As nouns the difference between biovar and biotype

is that biovar is (biology) a strain of microorganisms that is physiologically and/or biochemically differentiable from others while biotype is (genetics) a group of organisms having the same specific genotype.

Interdict vs Intervene - What's the difference?

interdict | intervene |


In lang=en terms the difference between interdict and intervene

is that interdict is to forbid (someone) from doing something while intervene is to interpose; as, to intervene to settle a quarrel; get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action.

As verbs the difference between interdict and intervene

is that interdict is (roman catholic) to exclude (someone or somewhere) from participation in church services; to place under a religious interdict while intervene is (ambitransitive) to come between, or to be between, persons or things.

As a noun interdict

is a papal decree prohibiting the administration of the sacraments from a political entity under the power of a single person (eg, a king or an oligarchy with similar powers) extreme unction/anointing of the sick is excepted.

Agility vs Mastery - What's the difference?

agility | mastery |


As nouns the difference between agility and mastery

is that agility is (uncountable) the quality of being agile; the power of moving the limbs quickly and easily; nimbleness; activity; quickness of motion; as, strength and agility of body while mastery is the position or authority of a master; dominion; command; supremacy; superiority.

Whether vs Whenever - What's the difference?

whether | whenever |


As a pronoun whether

is (obsolete) which of two.

As a conjunction whether

is (lb).

As an adverb whenever is

at whatever time.

Wholesome vs Goof - What's the difference?

wholesome | goof |


As an adjective wholesome

is promoting good health and well-being.

As a noun goof is

(us) a mistake or error,.

As a verb goof is

(us) to make a mistake.

Dumb vs Irresponsible - What's the difference?

dumb | irresponsible |


As adjectives the difference between dumb and irresponsible

is that dumb is (label) unable to speak; lacking power of speech while irresponsible is lacking a sense of responsibility; incapable of or not chargeable with responsibility; unable to respond to obligation.

As a verb dumb

is to silence.

As a noun irresponsible is

someone who is not responsible.

Aggressive vs Upset - What's the difference?

aggressive | upset |


As adjectives the difference between aggressive and upset

is that aggressive is tending or disposed to aggress; characterized by aggression; making assaults; unjustly attacking while upset is (of a person) angry, distressed or unhappy.

As a noun upset is

(uncountable) disturbance or disruption.

As a verb upset is

to make (a person) angry, distressed, or unhappy.

Upset vs Hostile - What's the difference?

upset | hostile |


As adjectives the difference between upset and hostile

is that upset is (of a person) angry, distressed or unhappy while hostile is belonging or appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence, or a desire to thwart and injure; occupied by an enemy or enemies; inimical; unfriendly.

As nouns the difference between upset and hostile

is that upset is (uncountable) disturbance or disruption while hostile is (chiefly|in the plural) an enemy.

As a verb upset

is to make (a person) angry, distressed, or unhappy.

Cpr vs Adhd - What's the difference?

cpr | adhd |


As an initialism cpr

is cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

As a noun adhd is

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