Definitions
- Describing a person who is proficient in multiple languages and can communicate effectively between them. - Referring to the transfer of meaning or communication between different languages. - Talking about the study or analysis of language transfer and communication across different languages.
- Describing a person who is fluent in two languages and can communicate effectively in both. - Referring to the use or knowledge of two languages in a particular context or setting. - Talking about the study or acquisition of two languages simultaneously or consecutively.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to proficiency in more than one language.
- 2Both words involve communication across different languages.
- 3Both words can be used to describe individuals or contexts involving multiple languages.
What is the difference?
- 1Number of languages: Interlingual refers to proficiency in more than two languages, while bilingual specifically refers to proficiency in two languages.
- 2Communication focus: Interlingual emphasizes the transfer of meaning or communication between different languages, while bilingual focuses on the ability to communicate effectively in two languages.
- 3Usage: Interlingual is less commonly used than bilingual and is often associated with translation or interpretation work, while bilingual is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 4Acquisition: Bilingual can refer to the study or acquisition of two languages simultaneously or consecutively, while interlingual typically refers to proficiency gained through experience or training.
- 5Connotation: Interlingual can imply a higher level of proficiency or specialization in multiple languages, while bilingual is a more general term for proficiency in two languages.
Remember this!
Interlingual and bilingual both refer to proficiency in multiple languages, but there are some key differences between the two. Interlingual specifically refers to proficiency in more than two languages and emphasizes the transfer of meaning or communication between different languages. On the other hand, bilingual refers to proficiency in two languages and focuses on the ability to communicate effectively in those languages. While interlingual is less commonly used and associated with translation work, bilingual is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
