Definitions
- Referring to a substance or device that can cause a sudden and violent release of energy. - Describing a situation or event that is likely to result in sudden and intense reactions or consequences. - Talking about a person who has a tendency to become angry or emotional quickly and unpredictably.
- Describing a substance that can evaporate easily at normal temperatures and pressures. - Referring to a situation or condition that is unstable, unpredictable, and liable to change suddenly. - Talking about a person who is likely to become angry or emotional quickly and unpredictably.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is unpredictable and can change suddenly.
- 2Both words can be used to describe substances or situations.
- 3Both words can be used to describe people who have a tendency to become emotional quickly.
- 4Both words have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Nature: Explosive refers to something that can cause a sudden and violent release of energy, while volatile refers to something that is unstable and liable to change suddenly.
- 2Cause: Explosive implies a specific cause or trigger for the sudden release of energy, while volatile does not necessarily have a specific cause.
- 3Intensity: Explosive implies a high level of intensity and potential danger, while volatile can refer to a range of intensities.
- 4Usage: Explosive is more commonly used to describe physical objects or situations, while volatile can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 5Connotation: Explosive has a stronger connotation of danger and violence, while volatile can also have a neutral or positive connotation in some contexts.
Remember this!
While explosive and volatile both describe something that is unpredictable and can change suddenly, they differ in their nature, cause, intensity, usage, and connotation. Explosive refers to something that can cause a sudden and violent release of energy, often with a specific cause or trigger, while volatile refers to something that is unstable and liable to change suddenly, without necessarily having a specific cause. Explosive has a stronger connotation of danger and violence, while volatile can also have a neutral or positive connotation in some contexts.
