Definitions
Cubical is an adjective that describes something that is shaped like a cube or a cuboid.
Example
The room was cubical in shape.
Example
The building had a cubical design.
Cubicle is a noun that refers to a small, partitioned-off area of a room or office space.
Example
She works in a cubicle at the office.
Example
The library has cubicles for private study.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- To remember the difference between these two words, think of cubical as an adjective describing a shape, while cubicle is a noun referring to a small workspace. - You could also associate cubical with 'cube' and cubicle with 'office' to help you remember.
Remember this!
Remember, cubical describes a shape, while cubicle refers to a small workspace.
