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Appropriate vs Satisfactory - What's the difference?

appropriate | satisfactory | Related terms |

Appropriate is a related term of satisfactory.


As adjectives the difference between appropriate and satisfactory

is that appropriate is (obsolete) set apart for a particular use or person; reserved while satisfactory is done to satisfaction; adequate or sufficient.

As a verb appropriate

is (archaic) to make suitable; to suit.

Federation vs Corporation - What's the difference?

federation | corporation | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between federation and corporation

is that federation is act of joining together into a single political entity while corporation is a group of individuals, created by law or under authority of law, having a continuous existence independent of the existences of its members, and powers and liabilities distinct from those of its members.

As an adjective federation

is of an architectural style popular around the time of federation.

Overpowering vs Efficacious - What's the difference?

overpowering | efficacious | Related terms |

Overpowering is a related term of efficacious.


As adjectives the difference between overpowering and efficacious

is that overpowering is that overpowers; so strong as to be overwhelming while efficacious is effective; possessing efficacy.

As a verb overpowering

is .

Unpremeditated vs Capricious - What's the difference?

unpremeditated | capricious | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between unpremeditated and capricious

is that unpremeditated is performed, but not planned or thought out in advance; extemporaneous, but not unintentional while capricious is impulsive and unpredictable; determined by chance, impulse, or whim.

Sprawled vs Toppled - What's the difference?

sprawled | toppled | Related terms |

Sprawled is a related term of toppled.


As verbs the difference between sprawled and toppled

is that sprawled is (sprawl) while toppled is (topple).

Pillage vs Swag - What's the difference?

pillage | swag | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between pillage and swag

is that pillage is to loot or plunder by force, especially in time of war while swag is to sway; to cause to sway.

As nouns the difference between pillage and swag

is that pillage is the spoils of war while swag is a loop of draped fabric.

Methodical vs Practical - What's the difference?

methodical | practical | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between methodical and practical

is that methodical is in an organized manner; proceeding with regard to method; systematic while practical is based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis.

As a noun practical is

a part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability.

Fabrication vs Fancy - What's the difference?

fabrication | fancy | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between fabrication and fancy

is that fabrication is the act of fabricating, framing, or constructing; construction; manufacture while fancy is the imagination.

As an adjective fancy is

decorative.

As a verb fancy is

to appreciate without jealousy or greed.

Frailty vs Shortcoming - What's the difference?

frailty | shortcoming | Related terms |

Frailty is a related term of shortcoming.


As nouns the difference between frailty and shortcoming

is that frailty is (uncountable) the condition quality of being frail, physically, mentally, or morally; frailness; infirmity; weakness of resolution; liability to be deceived or seduced while shortcoming is deficiency.

Gut vs Spirit - What's the difference?

gut | spirit | Synonyms |

Gut is a synonym of spirit.


As an initialism gut

is grand unification theory.

As a noun spirit is

spirit (alcohol).

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