Definitions
- Referring to a space or opening between two objects or surfaces. - Talking about a lack of something that should be present or expected. - Describing a significant difference or disparity between two things.
- Referring to a break or pause in an activity or process. - Talking about a temporary interruption or suspension of something. - Describing a gap or discontinuity in a series or sequence.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a break or interruption in something.
- 2Both words can describe a discontinuity or lack of continuity.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a pause or gap in time or space.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Gap is more commonly used in everyday language, while hiatus is more formal and often used in academic or technical contexts.
- 2Connotation: Gap is neutral in connotation, while hiatus can have a negative or positive connotation depending on the context.
- 3Duration: Gap can refer to a short or long period of time or space, while hiatus typically implies a longer or more significant break.
- 4Cause: Gap can be caused by physical or abstract factors, while hiatus is typically caused by external circumstances or deliberate choice.
Remember this!
Gap and hiatus are both words that describe a break or interruption in something. However, gap is more commonly used in everyday language and can refer to a lack of something or a significant difference between two things. On the other hand, hiatus is more formal and often used in academic or technical contexts to describe a temporary interruption or discontinuity in a series or sequence.
