Definitions
- Referring to a sexual relationship between a married person and someone who is not their spouse. - Describing a violation of the marital commitment to remain faithful to one's partner. - Talking about a moral or legal offense that can lead to divorce or other consequences.
- Referring to a romantic or sexual relationship outside of marriage. - Describing a secret or illicit relationship that is kept hidden from others. - Talking about a personal matter that is private and not meant to be shared with others.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve romantic or sexual relationships outside of marriage.
- 2Both can be kept secret or hidden from others.
- 3Both can have negative consequences on marriages and relationships.
- 4Both are considered taboo in many cultures and societies.
- 5Both can cause emotional pain and distress to those involved.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Adultery specifically refers to a sexual relationship between a married person and someone who is not their spouse, while affair can refer to any romantic or sexual relationship outside of marriage.
- 2Connotation: Adultery has a more negative connotation and is often associated with betrayal and moral wrongdoing, while affair can have a more neutral or even positive connotation depending on the context.
- 3Legal implications: Adultery can have legal consequences in some countries, while affair does not necessarily have legal implications.
- 4Emotional involvement: Affair can imply a deeper emotional connection beyond just a physical relationship, while adultery may be purely physical.
- 5Frequency: Adultery is less common than affair as it is a more specific term that only applies to married individuals.
Remember this!
Adultery and affair are both synonyms for romantic or sexual relationships outside of marriage. However, adultery specifically refers to a sexual relationship between a married person and someone who is not their spouse, while affair can refer to any romantic or sexual relationship outside of marriage. Additionally, adultery has a more negative connotation and can have legal consequences, while affair can imply a deeper emotional connection and is more commonly used.
