Definitions
- Referring to something mentioned earlier in a written or spoken text. - Used to avoid repetition of a previously mentioned item or idea. - Commonly used in legal, academic, or formal writing contexts.
- Referring to something mentioned earlier in a written or spoken text. - Used to avoid repetition of a previously mentioned item or idea. - Commonly used in legal, academic, or formal writing contexts.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something mentioned earlier in a text.
- 2Both words are used to avoid repetition of a previously mentioned item or idea.
- 3Both words are commonly used in legal, academic, or formal writing contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Position: Abovementioned implies that the item or idea is located above the current position in the text, while aforementioned implies that the item or idea is located before the current position in the text.
- 2Usage: Abovementioned is more commonly used in British English, while aforementioned is more commonly used in American English.
- 3Formality: Abovementioned may be considered slightly more formal than aforementioned.
- 4Frequency: Aforementioned is more commonly used than abovementioned.
Remember this!
Abovementioned and aforementioned are synonyms that refer to something mentioned earlier in a text to avoid repetition. The difference between them lies in their origin, position, usage, formality, and frequency. While both words are commonly used in legal, academic, or formal writing contexts, abovementioned is more commonly used in British English and may be considered slightly more formal, while aforementioned is more commonly used in American English.
