Definitions
- Describing the ability of a material to bend or deform under stress. - Referring to the property of a structure or object to withstand bending forces without breaking. - Talking about the behavior of a beam or plate when subjected to a load that causes it to bend.
- Describing the ability of an object or material to be bent or curved without breaking. - Referring to the flexibility of a material or object to change shape without cracking or snapping. - Talking about the malleability of a substance or material that can be easily shaped or molded into different forms.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the ability of an object or material to change shape without breaking.
- 2Both words refer to the flexibility of a material or object.
- 3Both words are used to describe the properties of materials or structures.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Flexural is more commonly used in engineering and scientific contexts, while bendable is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 2Focus: Flexural emphasizes the ability of a material or structure to withstand bending forces, while bendable emphasizes the ease with which an object can be bent or shaped.
- 3Form: Flexural is an adjective and a noun, while bendable is only an adjective.
- 4Specificity: Flexural is more specific and technical, while bendable is more general and versatile.
- 5Connotation: Flexural is associated with strength and durability, while bendable is associated with pliability and ease of use.
Remember this!
Flexural and bendable both describe the ability of an object or material to change shape without breaking. However, flexural is more technical and specific, emphasizing the ability of a material or structure to withstand bending forces. On the other hand, bendable is more general and versatile, emphasizing the ease with which an object can be bent or shaped.
