Definitions
- Referring to something that can be imagined or conceived in one's mind. - Describing something that is possible to visualize or picture mentally. - Talking about something that is within the realm of possibility or likelihood.
- Referring to something that can be thought of or considered as a possibility. - Describing something that is within the range of one's thoughts or ideas. - Talking about something that is not impossible to conceive or contemplate.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is possible to conceive or consider.
- 2Both words refer to something that is within the realm of possibility.
- 3Both words are used to express the idea that something is not impossible to imagine or think about.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Imaginable is more commonly used than thinkable.
- 2Connotation: Imaginable has a more positive connotation, while thinkable can have a neutral or negative connotation.
- 3Focus: Imaginable emphasizes the ability to visualize or picture something, while thinkable emphasizes the ability to consider or contemplate something.
Remember this!
Imaginable and thinkable are synonyms that describe something that is possible to conceive or consider. However, imaginable emphasizes the ability to visualize or picture something, while thinkable emphasizes the ability to consider or contemplate something. Additionally, imaginable has a more positive connotation and is more commonly used than thinkable.
