Definitions
- Referring to a temporary suspension or pause in an ongoing process or activity. - Describing a state of being inactive or dormant, often due to external factors beyond one's control. - Talking about a situation where a decision or action is postponed until a later time.
- Referring to a period of time during which something is postponed or made to wait. - Describing a situation where progress or development is slowed down or hindered. - Talking about an act of intentionally putting off or postponing something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a postponement or suspension of an activity or process.
- 2Both words imply a temporary state of inactivity or lack of progress.
- 3Both words can be used to describe situations beyond one's control.
What is the difference?
- 1Nature: Abeyance implies a temporary pause or suspension, while delay suggests a longer period of time or a hindrance to progress.
- 2Cause: Abeyance is often due to external factors beyond one's control, while delay can be caused by both internal and external factors.
- 3Intention: Delay can be intentional or unintentional, while abeyance is typically not intentional.
- 4Usage: Abeyance is less common and more formal than delay, which is more versatile and commonly used in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Abeyance has a neutral or slightly positive connotation, while delay can have a negative connotation, implying inconvenience or frustration.
Remember this!
Abeyance and delay are synonyms that refer to a temporary suspension or postponement of an activity or process. However, abeyance implies a shorter and more neutral pause, often due to external factors beyond one's control, while delay suggests a longer and potentially frustrating period of inactivity, which can be caused by both internal and external factors.
