Definitions
- Referring to a religious image or icon in the Eastern Orthodox Church. - Talking about a digital image or icon on a computer screen. - Describing a representation or likeness of something or someone.
- Referring to a religious image or symbol in Christianity. - Talking about a famous or well-known person, place, or thing. - Describing a graphical symbol or image on a computer screen.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to images or symbols.
- 2Both can have religious connotations.
- 3Both can be used to describe digital images or icons on a computer screen.
- 4Both can be used to describe a representation or likeness of something or someone.
What is the difference?
- 1Religious Connotation: Eikon is more specifically associated with religious images in the Eastern Orthodox Church, while icon can refer to religious images in both Eastern and Western Christianity.
- 2Famous People or Things: Icon is more commonly used to describe famous or well-known people, places, or things, while eikon is less commonly used in this context.
- 3Usage: Icon is more versatile and can be used in various contexts, while eikon is more specific and less commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Eikon and icon are both words that refer to images or symbols. However, eikon is more specifically associated with religious images in the Eastern Orthodox Church and is less commonly used in everyday language. On the other hand, icon is more versatile and can be used to describe famous or well-known people, places, or things, as well as religious images in both Eastern and Western Christianity.
