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Handsome vs Benign - What's the difference?

handsome | benign | Synonyms |

Handsome is a synonym of benign.


As adjectives the difference between handsome and benign

is that handsome is (obsolete|said of things and people) dexterous; skillful while benign is kind; gentle; mild.

As a verb handsome

is (obsolete) to render handsome.

Accumulation vs Plus - What's the difference?

accumulation | plus | Related terms |

Accumulation is a related term of plus.


As nouns the difference between accumulation and plus

is that accumulation is the act of amassing or gathering, as into a pile while plus is plus.

Divulgence vs Word - What's the difference?

divulgence | word | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between divulgence and word

is that divulgence is the act of divulging while word is the smallest unit of language which has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. Contrast morpheme.

As a verb word is

to say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).

As an interjection word is

truth, indeed, to tell or speak the truth; the shortened form of the statement, "My word is my bond," an expression eventually shortened to "Word is bond," before it finally got cut to just "Word," which is its most commonly used form.

Convincing vs Seductive - What's the difference?

convincing | seductive | Related terms |

Convincing is a related term of seductive.


As adjectives the difference between convincing and seductive

is that convincing is effective as proof or evidence while seductive is attractive, alluring, tempting.

As a verb convincing

is .

Incisive vs Racy - What's the difference?

incisive | racy | Related terms |

Incisive is a related term of racy.


As adjectives the difference between incisive and racy

is that incisive is quickly proceeding to judgment and forceful in expression; decisive; forthright while racy is having a strong flavor indicating origin; of distinct characteristic taste; tasting of the soil; hence, fresh; rich.

Material vs Elements - What's the difference?

material | elements | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between material and elements

is that material is (matter)Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something while elements is plural of lang=en.

As an adjective material

is having to do with matter; consisting of matter.

As a verb material

is to form from matter; to materialize.

Pity vs Earnestness - What's the difference?

pity | earnestness | Related terms |

Pity is a related term of earnestness.


As nouns the difference between pity and earnestness

is that pity is (uncountable) a feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something while earnestness is the quality of being earnest; sincerity; seriousness.

As a verb pity

is to feel pity for (someone or something).

As an interjection pity

is short form of what a pity.

Serious vs Notable - What's the difference?

serious | notable | Related terms |

Serious is a related term of notable.


As adjectives the difference between serious and notable

is that serious is without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition; earnest; thoughtful; solemn while notable is (obsolete) useful; profitable or notable can be worthy of notice; remarkable; memorable; noted or distinguished.

As a noun notable is

a person or thing of distinction.

Result vs Outgrowth - What's the difference?

result | outgrowth | Related terms |

Result is a related term of outgrowth.


As nouns the difference between result and outgrowth

is that result is that which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect while outgrowth is anything that grows out of something else.

As a verb result

is to proceed, spring or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.

As an interjection result

is (uk) an exclamation of joy following a favorable outcome.

Appraisal vs Thinking - What's the difference?

appraisal | thinking | Related terms |

Appraisal is a related term of thinking.


As nouns the difference between appraisal and thinking

is that appraisal is a judgment or assessment of the value of something, especially a formal one while thinking is gerund of think.

As a verb thinking is

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