Definitions
- Describing something that can be expressed or put into words. - Referring to a feeling or emotion that can be communicated through language. - Talking about a concept or idea that can be articulated or explained.
- Describing something that can be spoken or voiced aloud. - Referring to a thought or idea that can be expressed verbally. - Talking about a sound or noise that can be produced by the mouth.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the ability to express or communicate something.
- 2Both words are adjectives.
- 3Both words relate to language and communication.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Effable is used to describe something that can be expressed in words, while utterable describes something that can be spoken aloud.
- 2Scope: Effable refers to ideas, emotions, and concepts, while utterable refers to sounds, words, and language.
- 3Connotation: Effable has a positive connotation, suggesting that something is beautiful or valuable enough to be expressed in words, while utterable can have a neutral or negative connotation, suggesting that something may be difficult or unpleasant to express.
- 4Frequency: Effable is less commonly used than utterable in everyday language.
Remember this!
While both effable and utterable relate to the ability to express or communicate something, they differ in their usage, scope, connotation, etymology, and frequency. Effable describes something that can be expressed in words, such as emotions, ideas, or concepts, and has a positive connotation. In contrast, utterable describes something that can be spoken aloud, such as words or sounds, and can have a neutral or negative connotation. Effable is less commonly used than utterable in everyday language.
