Definitions
- Referring to a tax or tribute of one-tenth of a person's income or produce, often used in historical contexts. - Talking about a percentage or fraction of something that is equal to one-tenth. - Describing a system of dividing land into ten parts.
- Referring to a religious offering or donation of one-tenth of a person's income, often used in Christian contexts. - Talking about a tax or levy of one-tenth of a person's income or produce, often used in historical contexts. - Describing a system of dividing land into ten parts.
List of Similarities
- 1Both decima and tithe refer to a payment or contribution of one-tenth of something.
- 2Both decima and tithe have historical and religious connotations.
- 3Both decima and tithe can be used to describe a system of dividing land into ten parts.
What is the difference?
- 1Religious context: Tithe is more commonly used in Christian contexts, while decima has a broader historical usage.
- 2Usage: Decima is less common than tithe in everyday language and is often used in specific historical or cultural contexts.
- 3Connotation: Tithe is often associated with religious obligation or duty, while decima can have a more neutral connotation.
Remember this!
Decima and tithe are synonyms that both refer to a payment or contribution of one-tenth of something, such as income or produce. While they share similarities in their meaning and usage, there are also differences in their origin, religious context, and connotation. Tithe is more commonly used in Christian contexts and has a stronger association with religious obligation, while decima is less common and has a more neutral connotation.
