Definitions
- Describing a hardened mass or tissue in the body, such as a tumor or scar tissue. - Referring to the hardening of a material, such as concrete or clay, due to heat or pressure. - Talking about the process of becoming tough or unfeeling emotionally or mentally.
- Referring to a physical object that has become firm or rigid over time. - Describing a person who has become less sensitive or compassionate due to negative experiences. - Talking about a criminal who has become accustomed to committing crimes and is no longer affected by guilt or remorse.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a process of becoming harder or more rigid.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical objects or materials.
- 3Both can be used to describe a person's emotional state or personality.
- 4Both can have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Indurated is typically used in medical or scientific contexts, while hardened is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 2Focus: Indurated emphasizes the process of hardening, while hardened emphasizes the end result.
- 3Connotation: Indurated can have a neutral or positive connotation in medical or scientific contexts, while hardened often has a negative connotation when describing a person's emotional state or personality.
Remember this!
Indurated and hardened are synonyms that describe a process of becoming harder or more rigid. However, indurated is typically used in medical or scientific contexts and emphasizes the process of hardening, while hardened is more commonly used in everyday language and emphasizes the end result. Additionally, indurated can have a neutral or positive connotation, while hardened often has a negative connotation when describing a person's emotional state or personality.
