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Quirky vs Wire - What's the difference?

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 vs Photocopy - What's the difference?

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 vs Undefined - What's the difference?

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 vs Ostinato - What's the difference?

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 vs Cladistics - What's the difference?

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 vs Homologies - What's the difference?

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 vs Analogy - What's the difference?

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 vs Pillage - What's the difference?

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 vs Remember - What's the difference?

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 vs Moron - What's the difference?

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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