Definitions
- Referring to a problem or question that can be answered with a definite yes or no. - Describing a situation where there is a clear and unambiguous solution or outcome. - Talking about a mathematical problem that can be solved algorithmically.
- Describing a problem or conflict that can be resolved or settled. - Referring to a situation where a complex issue can be broken down into smaller, more manageable parts. - Talking about a mathematical equation that can be simplified or solved through a series of steps.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe situations that can be solved or answered.
- 2Both words are used in mathematics and computer science.
- 3Both words imply that a solution or answer exists.
What is the difference?
- 1Type of problem: Decidable refers to problems that can be answered with a yes or no, while resolvable refers to problems that can be solved or settled.
- 2Complexity: Resolvable implies that a problem may be complex but can be broken down into smaller parts, while decidable does not necessarily imply complexity.
- 3Method of solution: Decidable implies that a problem can be solved algorithmically, while resolvable does not necessarily imply a specific method of solution.
- 4Scope: Decidable is often used in the context of formal logic and computer science, while resolvable is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Decidable has a more technical and precise connotation, while resolvable has a broader and more general connotation.
Remember this!
While both decidable and resolvable describe situations that can be solved or answered, they differ in their type of problem, complexity, method of solution, scope, and connotation. Decidable refers to problems that can be answered with a yes or no and can be solved algorithmically, while resolvable refers to problems that can be solved or settled, often through breaking them down into smaller parts. Decidable is more technical and precise, while resolvable is broader and more general.
