Definitions
- Referring to the state of being next to or adjoining something else. - Describing the relationship between two things that are side by side. - Talking about the proximity of two objects or places that share a common boundary.
- Referring to the area near or surrounding a particular place. - Describing the region or neighborhood around a specific location. - Talking about the proximity of one place to another.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the proximity of one thing to another.
- 2Both words can be used to talk about physical space and location.
- 3Both words imply a close relationship between two things.
- 4Both words are often used to give directions or describe a location.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Adjacence refers to the direct contact or shared boundary between two things, while vicinity describes the general area around a particular place.
- 2Usage: Adjacence is more technical and formal than vicinity, which is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 3Focus: Adjacence emphasizes the physical connection between two things, while vicinity focuses on the area surrounding a particular location.
- 4Connotation: Adjacence is neutral in connotation, while vicinity can imply a positive or negative association with the surrounding area.
Remember this!
Adjacence and vicinity both describe the proximity of one thing to another, but they differ in scope, usage, focus, connotation, and etymology. Adjacence refers to the direct contact or shared boundary between two things and is more technical and formal, while vicinity describes the general area around a particular place and is more commonly used in everyday language.
