Definitions
- Describing the outer edge of something, such as a garment or a hairstyle. - Referring to a group of people with unconventional or extreme views or practices. - Talking about a decorative border or trimming on fabric or furniture.
- Referring to the blank space around the edges of a printed page. - Describing the difference between the cost and the selling price of a product or service. - Talking about a narrow strip of land along the edge of a body of water or between two properties.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the outer edge or boundary of something.
- 2Both can be used in a figurative sense to describe a group or category of people or things.
- 3Both can be used to describe a narrow or limited area or space.
What is the difference?
- 1Physical vs. Conceptual: Fringe refers to a physical edge or border, while margin can refer to a physical or conceptual boundary or limit.
- 2Decoration vs. Space: Fringe is often used to describe a decorative element, while margin is more commonly used to describe a blank or empty space.
- 3Extreme vs. Limited: Fringe can be associated with unconventional or extreme views or practices, while margin can be associated with a narrow or limited area or space.
- 4Appearance vs. Profit: Fringe is more commonly used in fashion or design contexts, while margin is more commonly used in business or financial contexts.
- 5Connotation: Fringe can have positive or negative connotations depending on the context, while margin is generally neutral.
Remember this!
Fringe and margin both refer to the outer edge or boundary of something, but they differ in their specific meanings and usage. Fringe is often used to describe a decorative element or a group of people with unconventional views, while margin is more commonly used to describe a blank or empty space or the difference between cost and selling price in business.
