Definitions
- Describing something that has no limits or boundaries. - Referring to something that is infinite or immeasurable. - Talking about something that cannot be restricted or confined.
- Describing something that has no limits or boundaries. - Referring to something that is infinite or immeasurable. - Talking about something that cannot be restricted or confined.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something without limits or boundaries.
- 2Both words can be used to refer to something infinite or immeasurable.
- 3Both words suggest something that cannot be restricted or confined.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Illimitable is less commonly used than limitless in everyday language.
- 2Formality: Illimitable is more formal than limitless.
- 3Connotation: Illimitable suggests a sense of grandeur or awe, while limitless is more neutral in connotation.
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Remember this!
Illimitable and limitless are synonyms that describe something without limits or boundaries. They can both be used to refer to something infinite or immeasurable, and suggest something that cannot be restricted or confined. However, illimitable is more formal and less commonly used than limitless, and has a grander connotation.
