What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
imposure
Example
His imposure on the team was not appreciated by his colleagues. [imposure: noun]
Example
The imposure of strict rules made it difficult for the employees to work efficiently. [imposition: noun]
imposition
Example
The imposition of a curfew was necessary to maintain public safety. [imposition: noun]
Example
It was an imposition to ask her to work overtime without any extra pay. [imposition: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Imposition is more commonly used than imposure in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between imposure and imposition?
Both imposition and imposure are formal words that are typically used in serious or professional contexts.
