Definitions
- Describing a person's tendency to talk excessively or at length. - Referring to a person's ability to speak fluently and articulately. - Talking about a person's inclination to engage in conversation or express themselves verbally.
- Describing a person's tendency to talk frequently or at length. - Referring to a person's ability to converse easily and comfortably with others. - Talking about a person's inclination to express themselves verbally or engage in conversation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a person's tendency to talk frequently or at length.
- 2Both words refer to a person's ability to express themselves verbally.
- 3Both words can be used to describe positive or negative traits depending on the context.
- 4Both words are nouns that end in '-ness'.
What is the difference?
- 1Formality: Loquacity is more formal and less commonly used in everyday language, while talkativeness is more informal and commonly used.
- 2Connotation: Loquacity has a more negative connotation, suggesting excessive or unnecessary talking, while talkativeness can have a more positive connotation, suggesting sociability or friendliness.
- 3Usage: Loquacity is often used to describe a person's speech patterns, while talkativeness can also be used to describe a person's personality or behavior.
- 4Frequency: Talkativeness is a more common word than loquacity and is used more frequently in everyday language.
Remember this!
Loquacity and talkativeness both describe a person's tendency to talk frequently or at length. However, loquacity is a more formal and less commonly used word that suggests excessive or unnecessary talking, while talkativeness is a more informal and commonly used word that can suggest sociability or friendliness.
