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Preformative vs Formative - What's the difference?

preformative | formative |


As nouns the difference between preformative and formative

is that preformative is a formative letter at the beginning of a word while formative is (grammar) a language unit that has morphological function.

As an adjective formative is

of or pertaining to the formation and subsequent growth of something.

Dod vs Puppy - What's the difference?

dod | puppy |


As an initialism dod

is .

As a noun puppy is

a young dog, usually cute and playful.

As a verb puppy is

to bring forth whelps; to pup.

Stealthily vs Secretive - What's the difference?

stealthily | secretive |


As an adverb stealthily

is in a stealthy manner, furtively.

As an adjective secretive is

having an inclination to secrecy.

Coincide vs Reconcile - What's the difference?

coincide | reconcile |


As verbs the difference between coincide and reconcile

is that coincide is to occupy exactly the same space while reconcile is to restore a friendly relationship; to bring back to harmony.

Cognitive vs Comprehensive - What's the difference?

cognitive | comprehensive |


As adjectives the difference between cognitive and comprehensive

is that cognitive is relating to the part of mental functions that deals with logic, as opposed to affective which deals with emotions while comprehensive is broadly or completely covering; including a large proportion of something.

As a noun comprehensive is

a comprehensive school.

Descend vs Derive - What's the difference?

descend | derive |


In intransitive terms the difference between descend and derive

is that descend is to come down, as from a source, original, or stock; to be derived; to proceed by generation or by transmission; to fall or pass by inheritance while derive is to originate or stem (from).

In transitive terms the difference between descend and derive

is that descend is to go down upon or along; to pass from a higher to a lower part of while derive is to obtain or receive (something) from something else.

Hate vs Unloving - What's the difference?

hate | unloving |


As a noun hate

is haste, impatience.

As a verb hate

is .

As an adjective unloving is

not loving.

Tryout vs Testing - What's the difference?

tryout | testing |


As nouns the difference between tryout and testing

is that tryout is a test of the suitability or effectiveness of a person or thing, especially of a performer (an audition while testing is the act of conducting a test; trialing, proving.

As a verb testing is

present participle of lang=en.

As an adjective testing is

difficult, tough.

Intend vs Might - What's the difference?

intend | might |


As verbs the difference between intend and might

is that intend is to fix the mind upon (something to be accomplished); be intent upon; mean; design; plan; purpose while might is (lb) used to indicate conditional or possible actions.

As a noun might is

(uncountable) power, strength, force or influence held by a person or group.

As an adjective might is

mighty; powerful; possible.

Propose vs Counsel - What's the difference?

propose | counsel |


As verbs the difference between propose and counsel

is that propose is while counsel is to give advice, especially professional advice.

As a noun counsel is

the exchange of opinions and advice; consultation.

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