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Amplitude vs Intensity - What's the difference?

amplitude | intensity |


In physics terms the difference between amplitude and intensity

is that amplitude is the maximum absolute value of some quantity that varies while intensity is time-averaged energy flux (the ratio of average power to the area through which the power "flows"); irradiance.

In astronomy terms the difference between amplitude and intensity

is that amplitude is the arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the foot of the vertical circle passing through any star or object while intensity is syn. radiance.

As nouns the difference between amplitude and intensity

is that amplitude is the measure of something's size, especially in terms of width or breadth; largeness, magnitude while intensity is the quality of being intense.

Glorify vs Manifest - What's the difference?

glorify | manifest |


As a verb glorify

is to exalt, or give glory or praise to (something or someone).

As a noun manifest is

manifesto.

Bashful vs Hesitant - What's the difference?

bashful | hesitant |


As adjectives the difference between bashful and hesitant

is that bashful is inclined to avoid notice while hesitant is hesitant, shaky.

As a verb hesitant is

.

Analytical vs Calculating - What's the difference?

analytical | calculating |


As adjectives the difference between analytical and calculating

is that analytical is of or pertaining to analysis; resolving into elements or constituent parts; as, an analytical experiment while calculating is (especially of a robot) which has the ability to calculate.

As a verb calculating is

.

Fundamental vs Framework - What's the difference?

fundamental | framework |


As nouns the difference between fundamental and framework

is that fundamental is a leading or primary principle, rule, law, or article, which serves as the groundwork of a system; essential part, as, the fundamentals of linear algebra while framework is   The arrangement of support beams that represent a building's general shape and size.

As an adjective fundamental

is pertaining to the foundation or basis; serving for the foundation. Hence: Essential, as an element, principle, or law; important; original; elementary.

Afflatus vs Flatus - What's the difference?

afflatus | flatus |


As nouns the difference between afflatus and flatus

is that afflatus is a sudden rush of creative impulse or inspiration, often attributed to divine influence while flatus is gas generated in the digestive tract.

Aflatus vs Flatus - What's the difference?

aflatus | flatus |

Aflatus is likely misspelled.


Aflatus has no English definition.

As a noun flatus is

gas generated in the digestive tract.

Bigender vs Pangender - What's the difference?

bigender | pangender |


As adjectives the difference between bigender and pangender

is that bigender is having two genders simultaneously, e.g. both male and female while pangender is encompassing or including all genders.

Trip vs Itinerary - What's the difference?

trip | itinerary |


As nouns the difference between trip and itinerary

is that trip is a journey; an excursion or jaunt while itinerary is a route or proposed route of a journey.

As adjectives the difference between trip and itinerary

is that trip is of or relating to trips while itinerary is itinerant; travelling from place to place; done on a journey.

As a verb trip

is to fall over or stumble over an object as a result of striking it with one's foot.

Idea vs Message - What's the difference?

idea | message |


In obsolete terms the difference between idea and message

is that idea is the form or shape of something; a quintessential aspect or characteristic while message is to bear as a message.

As nouns the difference between idea and message

is that idea is an abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples while message is a communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.

As a verb message is

to send a message to; to transmit a message to, e.g. as text via a cell phone.

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