Definitions
- Referring to a change or addition made to a legal document, such as a constitution or contract. - Talking about a modification or improvement made to a proposal or plan. - Describing a correction or revision made to a written work, such as an essay or report.
- Referring to a change or modification made to the appearance or structure of something. - Talking about a transformation or adjustment made to a garment or piece of clothing. - Describing a variation or deviation made to a design or pattern.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a change or modification made to something.
- 2Both words can be used in legal or formal contexts.
- 3Both words involve making adjustments or corrections to something.
- 4Both words imply that the original version was not satisfactory or complete.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Amendment is typically used for changes made to legal documents or proposals, while alteration is used for changes made to physical objects or designs.
- 2Purpose: Amendment implies a correction or improvement to an existing document or proposal, while alteration implies a transformation or modification of the original object or design.
- 3Context: Amendment is often used in legal or political contexts, while alteration is more commonly used in fashion or design contexts.
- 4Degree: Alteration implies a more significant change than amendment, which may only involve minor modifications or additions.
- 5Frequency: Amendment is used more frequently than alteration in everyday language.
Remember this!
Amendment and alteration are synonyms that both refer to a change or modification made to something. However, amendment is typically used for changes made to legal documents or proposals, while alteration is used for changes made to physical objects or designs. Additionally, amendment implies a correction or improvement to an existing document or proposal, while alteration implies a transformation or modification of the original object or design.
