Definitions
- Referring to a burden or hindrance that slows down progress or movement. - Talking about something that is cumbersome or difficult to manage or handle. - Describing a liability or obligation that creates difficulties or challenges.
- Referring to a burden or obstacle that hinders or obstructs progress or movement. - Talking about something that is cumbersome or difficult to manage or handle. - Describing a liability or obligation that creates difficulties or challenges.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to burdens or obstacles that hinder progress or movement.
- 2Both words can describe liabilities or obligations that create difficulties or challenges.
- 3Both words have similar spellings and pronunciations.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Encumbrance is more commonly used than incumbrance in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Incumbrance can imply a heavier or more significant burden than encumbrance.
- 3Legal context: Encumbrance is often used in legal contexts to refer to claims or liens on property, while incumbrance is not typically used in this way.
Remember this!
Incumbrance and encumbrance are synonyms that refer to burdens or obstacles that hinder progress or movement. However, encumbrance is more commonly used and has more variations in usage. Incumbrance can imply a heavier burden, but it is not typically used in legal contexts like encumbrance.
