Definitions
- Describing a state of indecision or hesitation. - Referring to a nervous or agitated movement or behavior. - Talking about a process of converting digital signals into analog form.
- Describing a state of uncertainty or indecision. - Referring to a shaky or unsteady movement or behavior. - Talking about a process of fluctuation or variation in something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a state of indecision or uncertainty.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical movement or behavior.
- 3Both words can be used figuratively to describe non-physical processes.
What is the difference?
- 1Movement: Dither implies a nervous or agitated movement, while waver suggests a shaky or unsteady movement.
- 2Intensity: Dither has a stronger connotation of anxiety or nervousness than waver.
- 3Duration: Dither implies a temporary state of indecision or hesitation, while waver can suggest a longer-lasting state of uncertainty.
- 4Usage: Dither is less common and more specific than waver, which has a wider range of uses.
- 5Connotation: Dither has a negative connotation of indecisiveness or incompetence, while waver can have a neutral or positive connotation of flexibility or adaptability.
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Remember this!
Dither and waver are synonyms that both describe a state of indecision or uncertainty. However, dither emphasizes a nervous or agitated movement or behavior, while waver suggests a shaky or unsteady movement. Additionally, dither has a stronger connotation of anxiety or nervousness and is less commonly used than waver.
