quirky |
wire |
As an adjective quirky
is given to quirks or idiosyncrasies; strange in a somewhat silly, awkward manner, potentially cute.
As a noun wire is
metal formed into a thin, even thread, now usually by being drawn through a hole in a steel die.
As a verb wire is
to fasten with wire, especially with reference to wine bottles, corks, or fencing.
copier |
photocopy |
As nouns the difference between copier and photocopy
is that
copier is a machine that copies graphical material; a duplicator while
photocopy is a copy made using a photocopier.
As a verb photocopy is
to make a copy using a photocopier.
dishonest |
undefined |
As adjectives the difference between dishonest and undefined
is that
dishonest is not honest while
undefined is lacking a definition or value.
obbligato |
ostinato |
In lang=en terms the difference between obbligato and ostinato
is that
obbligato is an obbligato section; a prominent countermelody, often written to be played or sung above the principal theme (in a higher pitch range) while
ostinato is a piece of melody, a chord progression, or a bass figure that is repeated over and over as a musical accompaniment.
As an adjective obbligato
is designating part of a musical piece which is subordinate to the main melody but still essential; designating a crucial instrumental part.
homology |
cladistics |
As nouns the difference between homology and cladistics
is that
homology is a homologous relationship while
cladistics is an approach to biological systematics in which organisms are grouped based upon synapomorphies (shared derived characteristics) only, and not upon symplesiomorphies (shared ancestral characteristics).
cladistics |
homologies |
As nouns the difference between cladistics and homologies
is that
cladistics is an approach to biological systematics in which organisms are grouped based upon synapomorphies (shared derived characteristics) only, and not upon symplesiomorphies (shared ancestral characteristics) while
homologies is plural of lang=en.
convergence |
analogy |
As nouns the difference between convergence and analogy
is that
convergence is the act of moving toward union or uniformity while
analogy is a relationship of resemblance or equivalence between two situations, people, or objects, especially when used as a basis for explanation or extrapolation.
plumage |
pillage |
As nouns the difference between plumage and pillage
is that
plumage is feathers, either covering a bird or used ornamentally while
pillage is the spoils of war.
As a verb pillage is
(ambitransitive) to loot or plunder by force, especially in time of war.
distinctively |
remember |
As an adverb distinctively
is in a distinctive manner; in a way that is notable for its difference.
As a verb remember is
to recall from one's memory; to have an image in one's memory.
rascal |
moron |
As nouns the difference between rascal and moron
is that
rascal is a dishonest person; a rogue; a scoundrel; a trickster while
moron is a person of borderline intelligence in the former classification of mental retardation, having an intelligence quotient of 50-69.
As proper nouns the difference between rascal and moron
is that
rascal is {{surname|lang=en} while
Mörön is a city in Mongolia.
As an adjective rascal
is low; lowly, part of or belonging to the common rabble.
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