Definitions
- Referring to a task or action that can be delayed or put off until a later time. - Describing a decision or choice that can be postponed without negative consequences. - Talking about a payment or obligation that can be deferred to a later date.
- Referring to an event or activity that can be rescheduled for a later time. - Describing a plan or arrangement that can be delayed or put off until a later date. - Talking about a task or obligation that can be postponed without negative consequences.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to delaying or putting off something.
- 2Both words suggest that there are no negative consequences for delaying the action.
- 3Both words can be used to describe tasks, decisions, events, or obligations.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Deferrable is less commonly used than postponable.
- 2Meaning: Deferrable suggests that the action can be delayed without any negative impact, while postponable implies that the action can be rescheduled for a later time.
- 3Context: Deferrable is often used in financial or legal contexts, while postponable is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 4Formality: Deferrable is more formal than postponable.
Remember this!
Both deferrable and postponable refer to delaying or putting off something without negative consequences. However, deferrable is less common and more formal, often used in financial or legal contexts to describe tasks, decisions, or obligations that can be deferred to a later date. On the other hand, postponable is more commonly used in everyday language to describe events, plans, or arrangements that can be rescheduled for a later time.
