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Sophia vs Phronesis - What's the difference?

sophia | phronesis |


As a proper noun Sophia

is {{given name|female|from=Ancient Greek}}, borne by an early Christian saint, and by European royalty.

As a noun phronesis is

the virtue of "practical wisdom" as posited by Aristotle.

Fluid vs Plastic - What's the difference?

fluid | plastic |


As nouns the difference between fluid and plastic

is that fluid is fluid while plastic is plastic.

As an adjective plastic is

plastic.

Inquietude vs Disquietude - What's the difference?

inquietude | disquietude |


As nouns the difference between inquietude and disquietude

is that inquietude is a condition of being restless, uneasy or nervous while disquietude is a state of disquiet, uneasiness, or anxiety.

Communalism vs Secularism - What's the difference?

communalism | secularism |


As nouns the difference between communalism and secularism

is that communalism is the communal ownership of property while secularism is a position that religious belief should not influence public and governmental decisions.

Support vs Desert - What's the difference?

support | desert |


As nouns the difference between support and desert

is that support is something which supports. Often used attributively, as a complement or supplement to while desert is (deserved) That which is deserved or merited; a just punishment or reward.

As verbs the difference between support and desert

is that support is (to keep from falling) To keep from falling while desert is to leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.

As an adjective desert is

abandoned, deserted, or uninhabited; usually of a place.

Theory vs Tradition - What's the difference?

theory | tradition |


As nouns the difference between theory and tradition

is that theory is (obsolete) mental conception; reflection, consideration while tradition is tradition.

Verify vs Conform - What's the difference?

verify | conform |


In transitive terms the difference between verify and conform

is that verify is to confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something while conform is to make similar in form or nature; to make suitable for a purpose; to adapt.

Theory vs Discourse - What's the difference?

theory | discourse |


In obsolete terms the difference between theory and discourse

is that theory is mental conception; reflection, consideration while discourse is dealing; transaction.

In uncountable terms the difference between theory and discourse

is that theory is the underlying principles or methods of a given technical skill, art etc., as opposed to its practice while discourse is expression in words, either speech or writing.

As a verb discourse is

to engage in discussion or conversation; to converse.

Opthalmic vs Ocular - What's the difference?

opthalmic | ocular |


As adjectives the difference between opthalmic and ocular

is that opthalmic is misspelling of lang=en while ocular is of, or relating to the eye, or the sense of sight.

As a noun ocular is

the eyepiece of a microscope or other optical instrument.

Fleece vs Sweats - What's the difference?

fleece | sweats |


As nouns the difference between fleece and sweats

is that fleece is (uncountable) hair or wool of a sheep or similar animal while sweats is .

As verbs the difference between fleece and sweats

is that fleece is to con or trick someone out of money while sweats is (sweat).

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