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Simplicity vs Minimalistic - What's the difference?

simplicity | minimalistic |


As a noun simplicity

is the quality or state of being simple, unmixed, or uncompounded; as, the simplicity of metals or of earths.

As an adjective minimalistic is

pertaining to minimalism.

Subcontinent vs Civilization - What's the difference?

subcontinent | civilization |


As nouns the difference between subcontinent and civilization

is that subcontinent is a large landmass which is either smaller than a continent (such as greenland), or part of an even larger continent (such as the indian subcontinent) while civilization is an organized culture encompassing many communities, often on the scale of a nation or a people; a stage or system of social, political or technical development.

As a proper noun civilization is

collectively, those people of the world considered to have a high standard of behavior and / or a high level of development commonly subjectively used by people of one society to exclusively refer to their society, or their elite sub-group, or a few associated societies, implying all others, in time or geography or status, as something less than civilised]], as savages or [[barbarian|barbarians cf refinement, elitism, civilised society, the civilised world .

Regulating vs Controlling - What's the difference?

regulating | controlling |


As verbs the difference between regulating and controlling

is that regulating is while controlling is .

As an adjective controlling is

having control over a person or thing.

Sketchbook vs Notebook - What's the difference?

sketchbook | notebook |


As nouns the difference between sketchbook and notebook

is that sketchbook is a book or pad with blank pages for sketching; a sketch pad while notebook is a book in which notes or memoranda are written.

Sketchbook vs Logbook - What's the difference?

sketchbook | logbook |


As nouns the difference between sketchbook and logbook

is that sketchbook is a book or pad with blank pages for sketching; a sketch pad while logbook is (nautical) a book in which measurements from the ship's log are recorded, along with other salient details of the voyage.

Imposing vs Coercing - What's the difference?

imposing | coercing |


As verbs the difference between imposing and coercing

is that imposing is while coercing is .

As an adjective imposing

is magnificent and impressive because of appearance, size, stateliness or dignity.

Pillar vs Element - What's the difference?

pillar | element |


As nouns the difference between pillar and element

is that pillar is a large post, often used as supporting architecture while element is one of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

As a verb pillar

is to provide with pillars or added strength as if from pillars.

Accommodate vs Accustomed - What's the difference?

accommodate | accustomed |


As verbs the difference between accommodate and accustomed

is that accommodate is (transitive|often|reflexive) to render fit, suitable, or correspondent; to adapt; to conform; as, to accommodate ourselves to circumstances while accustomed is (accustom).

As adjectives the difference between accommodate and accustomed

is that accommodate is (label) suitable; fit; adapted; as, means accommodate to end while accustomed is familiar through use; usual; customary.

Purchase vs Charge - What's the difference?

purchase | charge |


As nouns the difference between purchase and charge

is that purchase is the act or process of seeking and obtaining something (e.g. property, etc. while charge is the scope of someone's responsibility.

As verbs the difference between purchase and charge

is that purchase is to pursue and obtain; to acquire by seeking; to gain, obtain, or acquire while charge is to place a burden upon; to assign a duty or responsibility to.

As a proper noun Chargé is

a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in France.

Buy vs Charge - What's the difference?

buy | charge |


As a verb buy

is to obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods.

As a noun buy

is something which is bought; a purchase.

As a proper noun charge is

a commune in the indre-et-loire department in france.

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