emaciated |
sickly |
Synonyms |
Emaciated is a synonym of sickly.
As adjectives the difference between emaciated and sickly
is that
emaciated is thin or haggard, especially from hunger or disease while
sickly is frequently ill; often in poor health; given to becoming ill.
As verbs the difference between emaciated and sickly
is that
emaciated is (
emaciate) while
sickly is to make sickly.
As an adverb sickly is
in a sick manner.
heterogeneous |
composite |
Synonyms |
In mathematics terms the difference between heterogeneous and composite
is that
heterogeneous is incommensurable because of different kinds while
composite is a function of a function.
As adjectives the difference between heterogeneous and composite
is that
heterogeneous is diverse in kind or nature; composed of diverse parts. {{usex|lang=en|He had a large and
heterogeneous collection of books.} while
composite is made up of multiple components; compound or complex.
As a noun composite is
a mixture of different components.
As a verb composite is
to make a composite.
foul |
blasphemous |
Synonyms |
As adjectives the difference between foul and blasphemous
is that
foul is covered with, or containing unclean matter; polluted; nasty; defiled while
blasphemous is lacking piety or respect for the sacred. Resembling blasphemy.
As a verb foul
is to make dirty.
As a noun foul
is a breach of the rules of a game, especially one involving inappropriate contact with an opposing player in order to gain an advantage; as, for example, foot-tripping in soccer, or contact of any kind in basketball.
light |
moderate |
Synonyms |
In transitive terms the difference between light and moderate
is that
light is to illuminate while
moderate is to preside over (something) as a moderator.
In intransitive terms the difference between light and moderate
is that
light is to become ignited; to take fire while
moderate is to act as a moderator; to assist in bringing to compromise.
As an adverb light
is carrying little.
As a proper noun Light
is {{surname|lang=en}.
desperate |
great |
Synonyms |
As adjectives the difference between desperate and great
is that
desperate is being filled with, or in a state of despair; hopeless while
great is very big, large scale.
As an interjection great is
expression of gladness and content about something.
As a noun great is
a person of major significance, accomplishment or acclaim.
As an adverb great is
very well in a very satisfactory manner.
prod |
speed |
Synonyms |
Prod is a synonym of speed.
As a noun prod
is (slang|sometimes derogatory) a protestant, (as termed by roman catholics), that is in the context of their religious beliefs, or those who have been born in the protestant tradition, or sometimes those implied to be protestant by their political ideology of irish unionism or ulster loyalism.
As a proper noun speed is
.
incisive |
brisk |
Synonyms |
Incisive is a synonym of brisk.
As adjectives the difference between incisive and brisk
is that
incisive is quickly proceeding to judgment and forceful in expression; decisive; forthright while
brisk is full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action; lively; spirited; quick.
As a verb brisk is
to make or become lively; to enliven; to animate.
nature |
particularity |
Synonyms |
In uncountable terms the difference between nature and particularity
is that
nature is the natural world; consisting of all things unaffected by or predating human technology, production and design. e.g. the ecosystem, the natural environment, virgin ground, unmodified species, laws of nature while
particularity is the condition of being particular; attention to detail; fastidiousness.
As a verb nature
is to endow with natural qualities.
As a proper noun Nature
is the sum of natural forces reified and considered as a sentient being, will, or principle.
nodule |
prominence |
Synonyms |
Nodule is a synonym of prominence.
As nouns the difference between nodule and prominence
is that
nodule is a rounded mass or irregular shape; a little knot or lump while
prominence is the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent.
block |
hindrance |
Synonyms |
Block is a synonym of hindrance.
As nouns the difference between block and hindrance
is that
block is bloc while
hindrance is something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else.
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