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Hole vs Interstice - What's the difference?

hole | interstice | Related terms |

Hole is a related term of interstice.


As a proper noun hole

is a municipality in buskerud, norway.

As a noun interstice is

a small opening or space between objects, especially adjacent objects or objects set closely together, as between cords in a rope or components of a multiconductor electrical cable or between atoms in a crystal.

Formality vs Magnificence - What's the difference?

formality | magnificence | Related terms |

Formality is a related term of magnificence.


As nouns the difference between formality and magnificence

is that formality is (uncountable) the state of being formal while magnificence is grandeur, brilliance, lavishness or splendor.

Distinct vs Momentous - What's the difference?

distinct | momentous | Related terms |

Distinct is a related term of momentous.


As adjectives the difference between distinct and momentous

is that distinct is capable of being perceived very clearly while momentous is outstanding in importance, of great consequence.

Exquisite vs Grouse - What's the difference?

exquisite | grouse | Related terms |

Exquisite is a related term of grouse.


As adjectives the difference between exquisite and grouse

is that exquisite is especially fine or pleasing; exceptional while grouse is (australian|nz|slang) excellent.

As nouns the difference between exquisite and grouse

is that exquisite is (rare) fop, dandy while grouse is any of various game birds of the family tetraonidae which inhabit temperate and subarctic regions of the northern hemisphere or grouse can be a cause for complaint.

As a verb grouse is

to seek or shoot grouse or grouse can be to complain or grumble.

Scathing vs Withering - What's the difference?

scathing | withering | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between scathing and withering

is that scathing is harshly or bitterly critical while withering is tending to destroy, devastate, overwhelm or cause complete destruction.

As verbs the difference between scathing and withering

is that scathing is present participle of lang=en while withering is present participle of lang=en.

As a noun withering is

the act of something that withers.

Contrary vs Inflexible - What's the difference?

contrary | inflexible | Related terms |

Contrary is a related term of inflexible.


As adjectives the difference between contrary and inflexible

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while inflexible is not flexible; not capable of bending or being bent; stiff; rigid; firm; unyielding.

As an adverb contrary

is contrarily.

As a noun contrary

is the opposite.

As a verb contrary

is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

Number vs Array - What's the difference?

number | array | Related terms |


In lang=en terms the difference between number and array

is that number is an issue of a periodical publication while array is to set in order, as a jury, for the trial of a cause; that is, to call them one at a time.

As nouns the difference between number and array

is that number is an abstract entity used to describe quantity while array is clothing and ornamentation.

As verbs the difference between number and array

is that number is to label (items) with numbers; to assign numbers to (items) while array is to clothe and ornament; to adorn or attire.

As an adjective number

is comparative of numb.

Unconscionable vs Foul - What's the difference?

unconscionable | foul | Related terms |

Unconscionable is a related term of foul.


As an adjective unconscionable

is not conscionable; unscrupulous and lacking principles or conscience.

As a noun foul is

foul (a breach of the rules of a game).

Unconventional vs Idiosyncratic - What's the difference?

unconventional | idiosyncratic | Related terms |

Unconventional is a related term of idiosyncratic.


As adjectives the difference between unconventional and idiosyncratic

is that unconventional is not adhering to convention or accepted standards while idiosyncratic is peculiar to a specific individual; eccentric.

As a noun unconventional

is something or someone that is unconventional.

Hankering vs Relish - What's the difference?

hankering | relish | Related terms |

Hankering is a related term of relish.


As verbs the difference between hankering and relish

is that hankering is while relish is (obsolete|intransitive) to taste; to have a specified taste or flavour.

As nouns the difference between hankering and relish

is that hankering is (often|followed by for or after) a strong, restless desire, longing, or mental inclination while relish is a pleasing taste; flavor that gratifies the palate; hence, enjoyable quality; power of pleasing.

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