Definitions
- Describing the process of making something flat or level. - Referring to the act of smoothing out a surface or removing any bumps or irregularities. - Talking about the action of spreading or extending something flat, such as a sheet of paper or a map.
- Describing the act of making something flat or level. - Referring to the process of removing any curves, bends, or angles from a surface. - Talking about the action of reducing the height or thickness of something to make it more even or uniform.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve making something flat or level.
- 2Both can refer to the process of removing bumps or irregularities from a surface.
- 3Both can be used to describe the action of spreading or extending something flat.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Explanate is less common than flatten and is often used in technical or scientific contexts.
- 2Method: Explanate emphasizes the process of making something flat or level, while flatten can also involve reducing the height or thickness of something.
- 3Intensity: Flatten can imply a more forceful action than explanate, which can be more gentle or precise.
- 4Connotation: Explanate can suggest a more deliberate or intentional action, while flatten can be more casual or accidental.
Remember this!
Explanate and flatten are synonyms that both refer to the act of making something flat or level. However, explanate is less common and more technical, emphasizing the process of smoothing out a surface or extending something flat. Flatten, on the other hand, is more versatile and can also involve reducing the height or thickness of something.
