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Aloof vs Eccentric - What's the difference?

aloof | eccentric |


As adjectives the difference between aloof and eccentric

is that aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish while eccentric is not at or in the centre; away from the centre.

As an adverb aloof

is at or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.

As a preposition aloof

is (obsolete) away from; clear of.

As a noun eccentric is

one who does not behave like others.

Decide vs Recognize - What's the difference?

decide | recognize |


In transitive terms the difference between decide and recognize

is that decide is to cause someone to come to a decision while recognize is to give an award.

In obsolete terms the difference between decide and recognize

is that decide is to cut off; to separate while recognize is to reconnoiter.

Internationalism vs Cosmopolitanism - What's the difference?

internationalism | cosmopolitanism |


As nouns the difference between internationalism and cosmopolitanism

is that internationalism is political, economic and cultural cooperation between nations while cosmopolitanism is the idea that all of humanity belongs to a single moral community.

Language vs Scrip - What's the difference?

language | scrip |


As nouns the difference between language and scrip

is that language is (lb) a body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication or language can be a languet, a flat plate in or below the flue pipe of an organ while scrip is a small medieval bag used to carry food, money, utensils etc or scrip can be a scrap of paper or scrip can be a share certificate or scrip can be (informal|british) a medical prescription.

As a verb language

is to communicate by language; to express in language.

Recognition vs Identify - What's the difference?

recognition | identify |


As a noun recognition

is the act of recognizing or the condition of being recognized.

As a verb identify is

to establish the identity of someone or something.

Litigator vs Trial - What's the difference?

litigator | trial |


As nouns the difference between litigator and trial

is that litigator is a person employed to litigate, a lawyer skilled in arguing in court while trial is an opportunity to test something out; a test.

As an adjective trial is

pertaining to a trial or test or trial can be characterized by having three (usually equivalent) components.

As a verb trial is

to carry out a series of tests on (a new product, procedure etc) before marketing or implementing it.

Sublime vs Amazing - What's the difference?

sublime | amazing |


As verbs the difference between sublime and amazing

is that sublime is to sublimate while amazing is present participle of lang=en.

As adjectives the difference between sublime and amazing

is that sublime is noble and majestic while amazing is causing wonder and amazement; possessing uniquely wonderful qualities.

As a noun sublime

is something sublime.

Sonar vs Weapon - What's the difference?

sonar | weapon |


As nouns the difference between sonar and weapon

is that sonar is echolocation while weapon is an instrument of attack or defense in combat or hunting, e.g. most guns, missiles, or swords.

Peru vs Guava - What's the difference?

peru | guava |


As a proper noun Peru

is a country in South America. Official name: Republic of Peru.

As a noun guava is

a tropical tree or shrub of the myrtle family, Psidium guajava.

Signification vs Symbol - What's the difference?

signification | symbol |


As nouns the difference between signification and symbol

is that signification is the act of signifying, or something that is signified; significance while symbol is symbol.

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