Definitions
- Referring to the thread-like structures found in plants and animals. - Talking about the dietary component that aids digestion and promotes good health. - Describing a material made from natural or synthetic fibres, such as clothing or textiles.
- Referring to the thread-like structures found in plants and animals. - Talking about the dietary component that aids digestion and promotes good health. - Describing a material made from natural or synthetic fibers, such as clothing or textiles.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to thread-like structures found in plants and animals.
- 2Both words describe a dietary component that aids digestion and promotes good health.
- 3Both words can be used to describe materials made from natural or synthetic fibers.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Fibre is more commonly used in British English while fiber is more commonly used in American English.
- 2Measurement: In science, fiber can also refer to a unit of measurement for length equal to 10^-7 meters, while fibre does not have this additional meaning.
Remember this!
Fibre and fiber are synonyms that refer to thread-like structures found in plants and animals, dietary components that aid digestion and promote good health, and materials made from natural or synthetic fibers. The main difference between the two is their spelling, pronunciation, and usage in British and American English.
