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Lightness vs Instability - What's the difference?

lightness | instability | Synonyms |

Lightness is a synonym of instability.


In uncountable|lang=en terms the difference between lightness and instability

is that lightness is (uncountable) the relative whiteness or transparency of a colour while instability is (uncountable) the quality of being unstable.

As nouns the difference between lightness and instability

is that lightness is (uncountable) the condition of being illuminated or lightness can be the state of having little weight, or little force while instability is (uncountable) the quality of being unstable.

Rude vs Brutal - What's the difference?

rude | brutal | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between rude and brutal

is that rude is bad-mannered while brutal is (savagely violent)Savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel.

Final vs Final - What's the difference?

final | final | Synonyms |


In us terms the difference between final and final

is that final is a final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class while final is a final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class.

In sports terms the difference between final and final

is that final is the last round, game or match in a contest, after which the winner is determined while final is the last round, game or match in a contest, after which the winner is determined.

In phonology terms the difference between final and final

is that final is the final part of a syllable, the combination of medial and rime in phonetics and phonology while final is the final part of a syllable, the combination of medial and rime in phonetics and phonology.

In lang=en terms the difference between final and final

is that final is the tonic or keynote of a Gregorian mode, and hence the final note of any conventional melody played in that mode while final is the tonic or keynote of a Gregorian mode, and hence the final note of any conventional melody played in that mode.

In grammar terms the difference between final and final

is that final is expressing purpose; as in the term final clause while final is expressing purpose; as in the term final clause.

In linguistics terms the difference between final and final

is that final is word-final, occurring at the end of a word while final is word-final, occurring at the end of a word.

Consist vs Consist - What's the difference?

consist | consist | Synonyms |

Consist is a synonym of consist.


In obsolete|intransitive|lang=en terms the difference between consist and consist

is that consist is (obsolete|intransitive) to exist, to be while consist is (obsolete|intransitive) to exist, to be.

In lang=en terms the difference between consist and consist

is that consist is to be composed, formed, or made up (of) while consist is to be composed, formed, or made up (of).

In rail transport|lang=en terms the difference between consist and consist

is that consist is (rail transport) a lineup or sequence of railroad carriages or cars, with or without a locomotive, that form a unit while consist is (rail transport) a lineup or sequence of railroad carriages or cars, with or without a locomotive, that form a unit.

As verbs the difference between consist and consist

is that consist is (obsolete|intransitive) to exist, to be while consist is (obsolete|intransitive) to exist, to be.

As nouns the difference between consist and consist

is that consist is (rail transport) a lineup or sequence of railroad carriages or cars, with or without a locomotive, that form a unit while consist is (rail transport) a lineup or sequence of railroad carriages or cars, with or without a locomotive, that form a unit.

Candid vs Unbiased - What's the difference?

candid | unbiased | Synonyms |

Candid is a synonym of unbiased.


As adjectives the difference between candid and unbiased

is that candid is impartial and free from prejudice while unbiased is impartial or without bias or prejudice.

As a noun candid

is a spontaneous or unposed photograph.

Destine vs Design - What's the difference?

destine | design | Synonyms |


As verbs the difference between destine and design

is that destine is to preordain while design is   To assign, appoint (something {{term|to|lang=en}} someone); to designate.

As a noun design is

a plan (with more or less detail) for the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system.

Relief vs Indemnification - What's the difference?

relief | indemnification | Synonyms |


In lang=en terms the difference between relief and indemnification

is that relief is court-ordered compensation, aid, or protection, a redress while indemnification is indemnity.

As nouns the difference between relief and indemnification

is that relief is the removal of stress or discomfort while indemnification is the act or process of indemnifying, preserving, or securing against loss, damage, or penalty.

Supine vs Drowsy - What's the difference?

supine | drowsy | Synonyms |

Supine is a synonym of drowsy.


As adjectives the difference between supine and drowsy

is that supine is lying on its back, reclined while drowsy is inclined to drowse; heavy with sleepiness; lethargic; dozy.

As a noun supine

is (grammar) a type of verbal noun.

Norm vs Measure - What's the difference?

norm | measure | Synonyms |

Norm is a synonym of measure.


As a proper noun norm

is .

As a noun measure is

the quantity, size, weight, distance or capacity of a substance compared to a designated standard.

As a verb measure is

to ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.

Move vs Dash - What's the difference?

move | dash | Synonyms |

Move is a synonym of dash.


In lang=en terms the difference between move and dash

is that move is to propose; to recommend; specifically, to propose formally for consideration and determination, in a deliberative assembly; to submit, as a resolution to be adopted; as, to move to adjourn while dash is to complete hastily, usually with down'' or ''off .

As verbs the difference between move and dash

is that move is to change place or posture; to stir; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another while dash is to run quickly or for a short distance.

As nouns the difference between move and dash

is that move is the act of moving; a movement while dash is (typography) any of the following symbols: (''horizontal bar ).

As an interjection dash is

(euphemistic) damn!.

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